Irom Sharmila acquitted in 'attempt to suicide' case

March 30, 2016 12:19

Just in: Delhi court acquits Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila in a 2006 case of attempt to suicide.

Irom Sharmila on Tuesday told a Delhi court that she was ready to end her fast if the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was repealed and expressed her desire to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the issue.

Sharmila (42) is on a fast for around 16 years in Manipur demanding repeal of AFSPA.

Also read our 2011 report: Meeting Irom Sharmila.

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