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State of Punjab - Section

Section 8 in Punjab Prisoners (Attendance In Courts) Rules, 1969

8. Strength of escort

[Section 9 (2)(e)]. - The strength of the escort shall be as follows on ordinary occasions:-
Number of prisoners ... A.S. Strength the Head Constables Constables
1 to 3 Prisoners ... ... ... 2
4 to 6 Prisoners ... ... ... 3
7 to 10 Prisoners ... ... 1 4
11 to 15 Prisoners ... ... 2 5
16 to 20 Prisoners ... ... 2 8
21 to 25 Prisoners ... ... 2 10
26 to 30 Prisoners ... ... 2 12
31 to 50 Prisoners ... 1 2 16
Provided that when undertrial prisoners are excused from wearing handcuffs, the strength of their escort shall be two constables for each undertrial prisoner with head constables as in the scale above except for journeys made in police vans when the usual strength of escort may suffice:Provided further that where an escort is required of a notorious criminal suspected of attempting to escape or commit violence or suicide a special guard (as may be prescribed) shall be supplied.