Srushti is a young and dynamic IPS officer, posted as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in a communally sensitive district. Her husband, Arjun, is an IAS officer and posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in the same district. Both are idealistic, sincere and deeply committed to their work. They have a daughter who is just four months old, and is looked after by a domestic helper. Srushti returned home at 10 PM on Saturday night, Srushti 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. Srushti reaches home at 10 PM, feeling exhausted. She has not been getting proper sleep during the week due to field 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 Srushti's heavy workload and the baby's condition. He tells her that she cannot keep working and the baby needs more attention. Srushti replies that she cannot abandon her and questioning her commitment to it is ignoring her health and family, while Srushti feels judged and unsupported. Later that night, as Srushti sits at her desk preparing the pose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, she pauses and reflects on the purpose pose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, she pauses and reflects on the pur pose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, 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 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 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 pauses and reflects on the pur pose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, 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 pauses and reflects on the pur pose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, she pauses and reflects on the pur pose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, she pauses and reflects on the pur pose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, she pauses and reflects on the pur pose of her work. She had joined the IPS to serve the people and protect the vulnerable. But now, she pauses and reflects on the purpose of her work. She can still work on the report and not spot the family dinner as she had to attend an unplanned meeting at the SP office. She also feels that the weight of expectations placed on new working mothers in uniform. Male officers with children are rarely questioned. But as a new mother, she is considered an underestimating, many in the department believe that women, especially new mothers, are not suitable for field duty. a) What are the ethical issues involved in the above case? b) Evaluate the options available to Srushti in the above situation. c) What suggestions would you make to help officers like Srushti maintain a healthy work-life balance.