Ashok is Commandant of Border Guarding Police. A tense confrontation occurs at a border checkpoint when a group of off-duty military soldiers in uniform attempt to cross without mandatory civil contraband checks, leading to a violent scuffle and detention of army personnel. Army local commanders demand their unconditional release, threatening inter-force clash. (a) What options are available to Ashok? (b) What ethical and legal dilemmas are faced? (c) Which option is most appropriate and why? (d) What precautionary measures should be taken?