Section 703(p) in Police Regulations, Bengal , 1943
(p)He shall invariably inform the police of any station or outpost which may be in his way of the passing of the escort; and, if necessary, men shall be deputed from such station or outpost to accompany the escort to the next station en route, with a view to prevent communication with prisoners or drivers of treasure carts, and to protect the party from surreptitious theft.
