Ashok is the Divisional Commissioner of one of the border districts of a North-East State. A few years back, the military took over the neighbouring country after overthrowing the elected civil government. A civil war situation is prevailing in the country, especially in the last two years. However, the internal situation further deteriorated due to rebel groups taking over control of certain populated areas near our own border. Due to intense fighting between the military and rebel groups, civilian casualties have increased manifold in the recent past. In the meantime, one night, Ashok got information from the local police guarding the border check post that there are about 200-250 people, mainly women and children, trying to cross over to our side of the border. There are also about 10 soldiers with their weapons in military uniform, part of this group, who want to cross over. Women and children are crying and begging for help. A few of them are injured and bleeding profusely and need immediate medical care. Ashok tried to contact the Home Secretary of the State but failed to do so due to poor connectivity, mainly due to inclement weather.

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