Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Soumya Murder Convict Govindachamy Recaptured After Jailbreak
Govindachamy, who was in jail for murdering Soumya in 2011, escaped from prison.
He used a rope made of clothes to climb over a wall.
The police searched for him with the help of locals and found him.
He was caught hiding near a building.
Soumya's mother was relieved, but also wants authorities to make sure it does not happen again.
Three prison officers have been suspended because they did not prevent the escape.
The police are investigating how he was able to get away.
Govindachamy, convicted of the 2011 Soumya murder, escaped from Kannur Central Jail.
He was apprehended several hours later with public assistance.
The escape occurred between 4:15 AM and 6:30 AM using a rope made from clothes.
He cut through cell bars and scaled a 6-meter wall topped with a non-functional electric fence.
Three prison officers were suspended following the escape.
- Who
- Govindachamy, the convict in the Soumya murder case.
- What
- Govindachamy, a convict in the Soumya murder case, escaped from Kannur Central Jail.
- When
- Between 4:15 AM and 6:30 AM on Friday.
- Where
- Kannur Central Jail, India.
- Why
- Under investigation; prison officials are examining how he escaped.
Soumya's Mother vs. Authorities
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Mother's Concerns
Soumya's Mother vs. Authorities
Soumya's mother expressed concern about the escape and demanded investigation into how it happened.
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- Convict
- Govindachamy
- Crime
- 2011 Soumya murder
- Location of Escape
- Kannur Central Jail
- Time of Escape
- Between 4:15 AM and 6:30 AM
- Method of Escape
- Rope made of clothes
- Apprehension
- Near derelict building in Thalap, Kannur
- Prison Officers Suspended
- 3
