Question

Why Naga Hill Area was declared a ‘Disturbed Region’?

Answer 1

The Naga Hill Area was declared a ‘Disturbed Area’ in 1956 due to the escalating insurgency and violent actions by the Naga National Council (NNC), which was seeking independence for the Naga people. The region had been facing growing resistance to Indian rule, and the demand for a separate Naga state was gaining momentum under the leadership of A.Z. Phizo. The Indian government declared the area disturbed to suppress the insurgency and allow the deployment of military forces to restore law and order. The declaration also gave security forces special powers under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act to maintain control in the region, leading to widespread military operations against the insurgents.