fired upon. If the circumstances are such as do not admit of delay, the warning need not be repeated. If, upon being warned, the prisoners do not submit and disperse, and if there appears to be no other immediate means of quelling the disturbance, he shall order the guards to fire upon them. The firing shall cease the moment the prisoners disperse or yield. Firing should be none with intent to wound and not to kill. Superintendent to assume charge of operations: Rule603. The Superintendent on arrival shall assume charge of the operations. Use of arms against prisoners: Rule604. The following rules have been made under clause (6), section 59 of the Prisons Act, 1894, regulating the use of arms against any prisoner or body of prisoners in case of an outbreak or an attempt to escape:(i) An officer of the prison may use a sword, bayonet, firearm or any other weapon against any prisoners escaping or attempting to escape; provided that, resort shall not be had to the use of any such weapon unless such officer has reasonable grounds to believe that he cannot otherwise prevent the escape, (ii) Any officer of the prison may use a sword, bayonet, firearm or any other weapon on any prisoner engaged in any combined outbreak or in any attempt to force or break open the outer gate or enclosure wall of the prison, and may continue to use such weapon so long as such combined outbreak or attempt is being actually prosecuted. (iii) Any officer of the prison, may use a sword, bayonet, firearm or any other weapon against any prisoner using violence to any officer of the prison or other person provided; that such officer has reason, to believe that the officer of the prison or other person is in danger of life or limb, or that other grievous hurt is likely to be caused to him. (iv) Before using fire-arms against a prisoner under this rule, the officer of the prison shall, except where circumstances make such course impossible, give a warning to the prisoner, that he is about to fire on him. (v) No officer of the prisoners shall, when a superior officer" is present, use any arms against a prisoner under this rule except under the orders of such superior officer. Steps to be taken at escapes: Rule605. (i) In the event of all escape, the Deputy Superintendent shall immediately form search parties of warders and convict officers, and conduct a thorough search of the prison premises for the missing prisoner. 208