What is the minimum number of escort(s) required for a dangerous prisoner on board an aeroplane ?

According to the guidelines issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Aircraft (Security) Rules, the carriage of prisoners by air is subject to strict security protocols. For the transportation of any prisoner, especially those classified as "dangerous" or high-risk, a minimum of two escorts is mandatory.

• The escorts must be physically capable of restraining the prisoner.
• The airline and the pilot-in-command must be notified in advance about the prisoner's presence.
• Standard procedures require the prisoner to be boarded before other passengers and seated in the rear-most seats, away from exits and the cockpit.

While the number of escorts can be increased based on a threat assessment by the police or security agencies, the baseline minimum required by law is two.