In late night drama on Thursday, the frail 42-year-old activist refused to let doctors examine her and a team of policemen failed to persuade her.
"I have said I will not allow a medical check-up. I don't know why they are disturbing me," said Sharmila, who was sleeping when the doctor and the police arrived, after 10 pm.
The activist was released after a court decided she cannot be charged with attempted suicide for refusing food and water.
Freedom from the jail hospital where she was incarcerated for 14 years, means her body has been without any sustenance since 2 pm on Wednesday, when she was last force-fed. The police are confounded by the court order, which says the state has to take care of Sharmila's health and feed her through a nasal tube if necessary.
It is not clear how she can be force-fed unless she is rearrested, which is difficult, as by sitting on protest, she is not violating any law.
Unfazed by her supporters' concern, Sharmila wants to move her protest to a busier spot - a market place - where she can interact with people and rouse public support for her cause, the removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
Asked if she anticipates arrest, Sharmila said, "That is up to the government".
Sharmila began her fast in November 2000, days after 10 people, including two children, were shot dead in Imphal, allegedly by Assam Rifles soldiers. Three days later, she was charged with attempt to suicide and arrested. She was 27 then.
She has refused to return home or end her fast until the AFSPA is removed. The law gives soldiers sweeping powers to arrest or interrogate people in "disturbed areas" or states dealing with separatists or insurgents.
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