Suppose you are the head of the security unit of an airport and an aeroplane has been hijacked there. While dealing with the hijackers, what precautions will be taken by you ?
1. Follow the instructions of the flight crew, as they are trained to deal with such contingencies
2. Do not provoke the hijackers in any circumstances
3. Convey to the hijackers that you are a Sky Marshal
4. Do not make eye contact with the hijackers
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

In a hijacking situation, the primary objective of security personnel is to ensure the safety of passengers and prevent the escalation of violence. The following logic applies to the precautions:

• Statement 1: Flight crews undergo specialized training (such as ICAO-mandated protocols) to manage cabin safety and hostage dynamics. Coordinating with them is essential for a synchronized response.
• Statement 2: Avoiding provocation is a fundamental rule in hostage negotiations. Agitating hijackers can trigger impulsive and violent reactions, endangering lives.
• Statement 3: This is incorrect and dangerous. Sky Marshals are covert security officers. Revealing such an identity (or claiming it) makes the individual a primary target for the hijackers and eliminates any tactical advantage of surprise.
• Statement 4: Avoiding direct eye contact is a standard psychological tactic in hostage situations to appear non-threatening and avoid being perceived as a challenge or a threat by the hijackers.

Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct precautions.