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Why was the Indian army sent into the Naga region in 1955?

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Map highlighting the state of Nagaland in northeastern India, shaded in orange with its capital Kohima labeled. The map shows surrounding countries including China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, along with major water bodies such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. An inset globe at the top right provides regional context.
Nagaland

Following India's independence in 1947, a strong nationalist movement emerged among the Naga tribes, with some extremists demanding outright secession from the Indian union. This movement resulted in a series of violent incidents, which prompted the Indian government to send the army into the region in 1955 to restore order.1