In your personal life you are a religious person and strongly believe in the preservation of sociocultural beliefs. Your recent posting as an IPS officer has brought you to a district with a widely

revered shrine. Shortly after you take charge, you find considerable tension building up in the district

on the question of women's entry in the shrine. In this backdrop, the Supreme Court has ruled in

favour of women being allowed to enter the shrine.

You are aware that there is considerable resentment against the decision. Additionally, several

political parties, religious bodies and groups have launched a campaign to defend the tradition. In few

weeks the traditional annual pilgrimage to the shrine is going to commence. You suspect that if the

situation is not diffused it might lead to law and order problems.

(a) What are the key issues at stake here?   (5 Marks).

(b) Do you see any dilemmas in the unfolding situation?   (5 Marks).

(c) In this context, what steps would you take to discharge your duties?   (10 Marks).