In the given questions, a statement with one blank followed by three alternatives is given. Out of the given three alternatives, one or more than one can fill the given blank. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the blank. 

In contrast to the violence meted out in Friday’s protest, .........................................  although it was ringed a block back by tanks and armed soldiers.

1. police investigated in an orderly way and took their time the victim would most likely be harmed or killed

2. there was no sign of the police or army inside the square

3. police burst through and the place ignited with the glow of several flash lights.