Chess pro's alleged stalker goes on hunger strike

A chess professional, Shumsheer Singh Ghumman, 47, is on a hunger strike, threatening significant health issues until his demands are met. Ghumman alleges he was assaulted by two inmates while on remand in Melbourne's west. He denies allegations of stalking a young female chess professional for two years, despite the woman having obtained a restraining order against him.

Police claim Ghumman's actions coincided with the woman's detainment at Doha International Airport twice. His lawyer claims his client has type-2 diabetes and refuses food after the alleged assault, stating they are not adhering to prison policy on hunger strikes. Ghumman, who appears via video link, entered not guilty pleas to 35 charges, including stalking, intimidation, and attempting to pervert the course of justice.