MANIPUR: Often regarded a human rights icon, Irom Sharmila is now a lonely figure in her home state. .Sharmila Kanba Lup (SAKAL), which has been supporting Sharmila's campaign since 2008, disbanded the body on Thursday. The Indian Red Cross Society (Manipur) has, however, offered her shelter.But some political and social bodies have endorsed her new strategy. This tantamounts to fooling the public," he added.Imphal-based Human Rights Alert (HRA), which has been supporting her, said it is currently concentrating on Sharmila's health and social reintegration. "She has broken her own promise to fast till AFSPA is repealed.

Source: Times of India August 11, 2016 22:41 UTC