Irom Sharmila resumes stir
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 29 2016:
Anti-AFSPA crusader Irom Sharmila Chanu has resumed her fasting agitation demanding removal of AFSPA at Sahid Minar soon after the Court released her today.
Sharmila walked out of Special Ward of JNIMS after the Court ordered her release from judicial custody today around 4 pm.
Accompanied by members of Sharmila Kanba Lup (SAKAL) and human rights organisations, Sharmila came out from the JNIMS Main Gate.
She went straight to Sahid Minar on foot via SAKAL protest site, Nongmeibung, Konung Mamang, Sanjenthong, CM Bungalow and Raj Bhawan.
A team of police personnel led by a lady officer persuaded her not to proceed further at Nupi Lan complex.
Sharmila however reached Sahid Minar at around 4 pm.
She staged her protest there after paying tribute to the martyrs.
Speaking to media persons, Sharmila said she has a firm conviction that she would win her cause if she fights her cause there (Sahid Minar) .
The belief in violent means as the solution to the unrest in the State is wrong, she said.