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Ramesh, a State Civil Services officer posted as Director in the Home Department of a border-state capital after 20 years of service — his mother recently detected with cancer admitted in the city's leading cancer hospital, his adolescent children admitted in a top public school — receives intelligence that illegal migrants are infiltrating from the neighbouring country. Personally surprising border posts with his team, he catches two families (12 members) infiltrated with security personnel's connivance; further inquiry finds forged Aadhaar, ration and voter cards settling them in a particular area. His detailed report to the Additional Secretary draws summons from the Additional Home Secretary: withdraw the report, else face posting out of the prestigious capital appointment and jeopardy to his due promotion. (a) What are Ramesh's options as Director, Home Department? (b) Which should he adopt and why? (c) Critically evaluate each option. (d) What ethical dilemmas does he face? (e) What policy measures would combat illegal migrant infiltration?