Q8) Srishti is a young and dynamic IPS officer, posted as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in a emotionally sensitive district. Her husband, Arjun, is an IAS officer and posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in the same district. Both are honest, sincere and deeply committed to their work. They are daughter who is just four months old, and is looked after by a domestic helper. Srishti resumed duty just two weeks ago after six months of maternity leave. At 9 PM on Saturday night, Srishti is in her office reviewing the security arrangements with her team for an upcoming local festival. The situation in the area has been tense throughout the week due to a flare-up between two communities over a petty issue. Around 9:30 PM, she gets a call from the Superintendent of Police. He asks her to prepare a detailed law and order brief for a high-level meeting the next morning. Srishti reaches home at 10 PM, feeling exhausted. She has not been getting proper sleep during the week due to frequent night patrolling. Arjun also returns around the same time after a long day in the field. Their daughter has been unwell and cried through most of the previous night. Arjun expresses concern about Srishti's heavy workload and the baby's condition. He tells her that she cannot keep pushing herself this hard and that she must not her attention. Srishti replies that she cannot afford to step back. She adds that people are already judging her and questioning her commitment to one's health and family, while Srishti feels judged and unsupported. Later that night, as Srishti sits at her desk preparing the report, she pauses and reflects on the purpose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, she wonders if she is being fair to her own child and family. Even as recently as last week, she had to cancel the family dinner as she had to attend an urgent meeting at the SP office. She had questioned her rarely questioned. But as a new mother, she is constantly under scrutiny. Many in the department believe that women, especially new mothers, are not suitable for field duty. Srishti starts thinking about her options. She knows that whatever decision she makes will not only impact her own future but also influence the expectations placed on other working mothers in uniform. a) What are the ethical issues involved in the above case? b) Evaluate the options available to Srishti: in the above situation. c) What suggestions would you make to help officers like Srishti maintain a healthy work-life balance.