Health Crisis for Influencer Sharmistha Panoli in Custody: Lawyer Claims Basic Rights Denied Amid Controversy

KOLKATA, India — Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and social media influencer, is facing troubling health issues while detained at Alipore Women’s Correctional Home. Her lawyer, Md Samimuddin, stated that her condition has worsened since her arrest on May 30, when she was charged with offending religious sentiments. Samimuddin expressed urgency in their efforts to secure her bail before June 13, emphasizing the inadequate conditions in the correctional facility. “Hygiene is not being maintained properly around her, and she is unwell,” he said, noting that Panoli is suffering from kidney stones. He also mentioned … Read more