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State of Punjab - Section

Section 863 in Punjab Jail Manual, 1996

863. Clothing of Indian convicts-officers.

(1)The clothing of Indian male convict officers shall be : -
(a)Convict-watchman - The usual prison uniform of a convict with the exception of woollen cap in lieu of which a white pugree will be issued, and a brass badge to be worn on the left arm, with the word "Watchman" engraved thereon.
(b)Convict-overseer - Black pugree, black coat (alkhaliq) and black pyjama; a brown leather belt and brass buckle with the word "Overseer" engraved thereon.
(c)Convict-warder - The same as a convict overseer but the clothing shall be yellow and on the buckle shall be engraved the word "Convict-warder".
(2)Female convict - Officers shall wear the same articles of clothing as ordinary female convicts, but dyed black in the case of an overseer, and yellow in the case of a convict-warder. All shall be provided leather belts with brass buckles and the words denoting their rank engraved thereon.
(3)Convicts-officers doing duty outside barracks at night shall be provided with blanket great coats in winter time.