Correct option is C
Option (c) contains the error.
Explanation:
· The phrase to back in is incorrect. The correct phrase is to back off, which means to retreat or move away.
· The corrected sentence is: The police told the agitators to back off, else they would lathi-charge.
Grammatical rule used:
· The phrasal verb back off is commonly used to mean withdraw or retreat, especially in a conflict situation.
Example: The protesters were asked to back off from the restricted area.