2011 · Q45
The Naxalites have attacked a town in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh killing 12 security personnel. When the paramilitary forces responded by giving chase to the Naxalites, they retreated to a village and are now taking shelter in the village huts by making the tribals there human shields against the paramilitary forces. Which amongst the following statements is the best response by the paramilitary forces in this situation?
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- AThe paramilitary forces should open fire on the village as it is hiding the Naxalites
- BThe paramilitary forces should surround the village and offer to negotiate peacefully to avoid civilian casualties by offering a surrender policy
- CThe paramilitary forces should utilize air power to target the Naxalites from the air
- DThe paramilitary forces should surround the village and then send in 'special police officers' to attack the Naxalites
Explanation
Surrounding the village and offering a negotiated surrender avoids civilian casualties and upholds the principle of minimum force.