599. Precautions to be taken with prisoners in cells at night.
- The presence of every prisoner in his cell shall be ascertained at each change of guard. In the case of sickness notice shall be given by the prisoner to the patrolling officer who shall report the matter to the Medical Officer and Deputy Superintendent. If necessary, the prisoner may be removed to hospital and the Superintendent and Medical Officer informed of circumstance at their next visit. A warder by day shall have custody of the keys of the cell and they shall be kept in the key almirah at night (the means of opening which are in charge of the patrolling officer), so that they may be always available at times of sudden illness or other emergency.In the case of an attempt at suicide by any prisoner the cell should be opened at once and attempt frustrated.
