2012 · Q78
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?
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- AThreaten the terrorists using loudspeakers with immediate military action unless they surrender
- BSurround the mosque with visible army deployment and then attack the mosque
- CCarry out a joint army-air force raid on the mosque
- DNegotiate with the terrorists by utilizing a local mediator to buy time and then send in special National Security Guard (NSG) commandos
Explanation
For a shrine siege with hostages, the doctrine is to negotiate/buy time via local mediators and then use NSG commandos - minimizing damage to the shrine and casualties.