Suppose, the Naxalites have kidnapped a Deputy Commissioner from Baster region in Chhattisgarth and
taken him to the abujmad area. In return for his release, the Naxals demand that all Naxal prisoners must be
released from jails across India. In such a situation which among the following may be the best conflict
resolution mechanism ?
1. The paramilitary and local police attack the Naxalites and attempt to release the kidnapped.
2. The state forces offer huge sums of money to the Naxals as ransom and release all Naxal prisoners.
3. The state forces engaged the Naxals in a dialogue while simultaneously sending in a commando force to
release the prisoners.
4. The state forces utilize local mediators to engage with the Naxals to workout a resolution process for
release of the kidnapped
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(A) 1, 3 and 4 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 3 and 4 only (D) 4 only