Correct Option (B)
Going to the police for necessary action is the most appropriate response. This option upholds the rule of law, addresses criminal intimidation and illegal encroachment through established legal channels, and ensures personal safety. It demonstrates responsible citizenship, a commitment to legal recourse, and a refusal to yield to unlawful pressure, thereby protecting property rights effectively.
Incorrect Options:
Option (A): sell the property at a cheap price to him.
This option represents capitulation to criminal intimidation. It rewards illegal behavior, encourages further unlawful acts, and results in a significant financial and moral loss. It fails to protect property rights or uphold the rule of law.
Option (C): ask for help from your neighbours.
While a community-based approach, this option relies on informal and potentially unreliable support. Neighbors may be unwilling or unable to intervene effectively in a criminal matter, and their involvement could also place them at risk without guaranteeing a lasting resolution. It does not engage the formal legal system, which is essential for addressing such issues.
Option (D): negotiate with the goon to get a higher price.
This option, while attempting to protect financial interests, involves direct engagement with a criminal, posing personal risk and potentially legitimizing illegal actions. It bypasses the formal legal recourse, which is the primary and safer mechanism for resolving disputes involving criminal intimidation and illegal encroachment. Such negotiation may also embolden future unlawful behavior.