Suppose you are working as the head of the CISF security unit of an industrial unit. You are supposed to act against the kidnapping of the Managing Director of the industrial unit. Which of the following will be done by you ?
1. Try to make contact with the kidnappers through informal sources
2. Convey message to the Managing Director that he should not resist at any cost
3. Do not try to be heroic, rather engage the kidnappers in negotiations
4. Always assume that you can reason out with kidnappers and win them over
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

In a kidnapping or hostage situation, the primary objective of a security head is the safe release of the victim. Statement 1 is correct as establishing contact through any available channel is essential for intelligence gathering and initiating dialogue. Statement 2 is a standard safety protocol; hostages are advised not to resist to minimize the risk of immediate harm. Statement 3 is correct because professional security doctrine prioritizes negotiation to buy time and de-escalate the situation, avoiding "heroic" but high-risk tactical interventions that could endanger the hostage. Statement 4 is incorrect because it relies on a dangerous absolute. A security professional must remain pragmatic and prepared for the possibility that kidnappers may be irrational, ideologically driven, or non-negotiable. Assuming they can "always" be reasoned with or "won over" compromises tactical readiness and situational awareness.