Suppose a terrorist group has laid siege to the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, Kashmir. They have also taken around 80 civilians hostage. Which one among the following will be the best response by the security forces in this situation ?

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Q: 108 (CDS-I/2012)
Suppose a terrorist group has laid siege to the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, Kashmir. They have also taken around 80 civilians hostage.
Which one among the following will be the best response by the security forces in this situation ?

question_subject: 

General Knowledge

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,20,9,4,3,2,20

keywords: 

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The best response by the security forces in this situation would be option 4: negotiate with the terrorists by utilizing a local mediator to buy time and then send in special National Security Guard (NSG) commandos.

Option 1, threatening the terrorists with immediate military action, may escalate the situation and put the lives of the hostages at risk. It is important to handle the situation delicately and prioritize the safety of the hostages.

Option 2, surrounding the mosque with visible army deployment and attacking, could lead to a violent confrontation that may result in harm to the hostages and destruction of the shrine. It is crucial to avoid excessive force that may further aggravate the situation.

Option 3, carrying out a joint army-air force raid on the mosque, may not be advisable as it can cause significant collateral damage and endanger the lives of the hostages.

Option 4 focuses on negotiation and buying time by utilizing a local mediator. This approach aims to establish communication with the terrorists and potentially resolve the situation peacefully. Once negotiations have reached an impasse or the safety of the hostages is compromised, sending in special NSG commandos is a strategic way to swiftly neutralize the threat.

Alert - correct answer should be option 4.