Imphal: A Manipur court on Thursday ordered the release of 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila from custody, who has been on a hunger strike for over 14 years in her demand to repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSA).
After the court today set aside charges against Sharmila under sections 309 and 353 of the Indian Penal Code, she is set to be released in next few days.
She started an indefinite fast asking that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Manipur be repealed in 2000 and since has been in judicial custody.
Sharmila has branded AFSPA as a draconian Act that gives sweeping powers to the armed forces to deal with terrorism.
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