When an offence occurs in the presence of a Magistrate, the Magistrate has the authority to either arrest the offender personally or direct whom to make the arrest?

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Any individual to apprehend the offenderThe Station House Officer of the local police station to carry out the arrestThe Magistrate's own security personnel to detain the offenderNone of the above

Explanation

If an offence is committed in the presence of a Magistrate, the Magistrate can arrest the offender personally or instruct any person to arrest the offender. The Magistrate is not limited to directing only police officers or security guards.