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 :
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
2 and 3 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023
2. Not provoking the hijackers is a fundamental principle in any hostage or hijacking situation. Actions should aim to de-escalate tension and minimize risk to those onboard. This is a correct precaution.
3. Conveying to the hijackers that you are a Sky Marshal from the ground is unlikely to be a standard procedure and could potentially complicate the situation or reveal security measures unnecessarily. Sky Marshals operate onboard.
4. Avoiding eye contact can be a tactic used in initial interactions or negotiations to avoid appearing confrontational or challenging, contributing to de-escalation. This is a plausible precaution.
Based on typical crisis management principles in hijacking scenarios, avoiding provocation (2 and 4) and coordinating with key personnel (1) are appropriate measures, while revealing identities like Sky Marshal (3) from the ground is not. Therefore, 1, 2, and 4 are the most likely correct precautions among the options.