Section 712(b) in Police Regulations, Bengal , 1943
(b)The normal escort will consist of 1 head constable and 6 constables but shall never be less than 1 head constable and 3 constables. The escort commander should be given written authority to take delivery of the arms or ammunition and should be instructed that if circumstances necessitate it there should be no hesitation in using his escorts' weapons to protect his charge and to ensure the safety of the consignment from capture.
