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In the event of a disturbance occurring in the prison which is likely to develop into a serious riot, the Superintendent shall send a message to the District Superintendent of Police and the District Magistrate or in their absence the next senior officer present in the station on the telephone or by e-mail, inform him about the situation and if the Superintendent considers that the presence of the District Superintendent of Police or the District Magistrate or in their absence the next senior officer is necessary, he shall at the same time, request them to come to the prison. On receipt of such a message, the above-mentioned officer shall immediately proceed to the prison and it shall be open to them to take all such measures as may be necessary in the special circumstances of the case to restore order. All action taken shall be promptly reported by him to the higher authorities. Assistance from police.