Nepalgunj, May 12 -- For rights activist Ruby Khan, the pursuit of justice has become a lifelong mission.

Khan, who has been on a hunger strike at the premises of the District Police Office in Banke for the past 14 days, was admitted to Nepalgunj Medical College after her health deteriorated. She has, however, continued the protest from her hospital bed.

Khan launched the indefinite hunger strike on April 28 with a nine-point demand, including immediate prosecution in the cases involving Nirmala Kurmi and Gudiya Kahar, further investigation into the death of child Dipesh Chamar, and action against doctors accused of referring him elsewhere without treatment.

She has also demanded fair and effective investigations and legal action again...