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In all Central and District Prisons, there shall be a Quick Reaction Team (QRT) consisting of sufficient numbers of suitable guarding personnel. The Quick Reaction Team shall be under the charge of an Assistant Superintendent under immediate supervision of the Deputy Superintendent (Security) and shall always be ready to meet any emergency. The team shall carry wireless sets for connectivity and the required modern lethal and non-lethal weapons that can be used in emergency. Quick Reaction Team shall be used for its specified duties only. As far as possible, it must be selected from young, honest, dutiful and trust worthy Officials. Quick Reaction Team may also be provided a suitable vehicle for patrolling along the main wall of the prison. This Quick Reaction Team shall be under the charge of an Assistant Superintendent and the supervision of the Deputy Superintendent (Security) and shall always be ready to meet any emergency. The Superintendent shall personally satisfy himself that the Quick Reaction Team is properly trained, equipped and at alert all the time. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the Quick Reaction Team shall be circulated in each prison by the Director General. In the case of shortage of guarding personnel, the District Superintendent of Police may be requested by the Superintendent for providing the Quick Reaction Team. Custody of articles facilitating escape.