The INA Trials, held in 1945-1946 by the British colonial government, had a significant impact on the Indian freedom movement. The trials involved the prosecution of members of the Indian National Army (INA), who fought alongside the Japanese against the British during World War II. The British intended to use the trials as a means to discredit the INA and undermine its role in the freedom struggle. However, the trials backfired and had the opposite effect. The public sentiment turned overwhelmingly in favor of the INA soldiers, who were seen as freedom fighters rather than traitors. The INA Trials galvanized the Indian masses and intensified the demand for independence.
How did the INA Trials impact the Indian freedom movement?