Suppose, the Naxalites have kidnapped a Deputy Commissioner from Baster region in Chhattisgarh and taken him to the Abujmad area. In return for his release, the Naxals demand that all Naxal prisoners must be released from jails across India. In such a situation which among the following may be the best conflict resolution mechanism ?

1. The paramilitary and local police attack the Naxalites and attempt to release the kidnapped.

2. The state forces offer huge sums of money to the Naxals as ransom and release all Naxal prisoners.

3. The state forces engaged the Naxals in a dialogue while simultaneously sending in a commando force to release the prisoners.

4. The state forces utilize local mediators to engage with the Naxals to workout a resolution process for release of the kidnapped.

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