Quit India Movement

Indian calls for independence have intensified lately. Now things have come to a head, as the radical Quit India Movement has called for Britain to leave the country as soon as possible. British authorities were quick to react, however, and have cracked down on the movement, arresting several leaders in dawn raids on homes across India. Reports prepared by Special Branch indicate that many sympathizers are still at large, however, and many in the Civil Service have expressed fears that more extremist elements of the movement may even resort to violence.