Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Rape-Murder Convict Captured After Escaping from Kannur Jail
A criminal named Govindachamy, who was in jail for rape and murder, got out of a high-security prison.
He was found hiding in a well about nine hours later.
The police caught him with the help of a sniffer dog.
This happened because of a security failure, which made some people angry.
The man had been sentenced for a very serious crime, and his escape worried many people, including the victim's mother.
The incident has raised questions about how safe the jail is.
Govindachamy, a rape-murder convict, escaped from Kannur Central Jail.
He was found hiding in a well approximately nine hours after his escape.
Police were alerted after receiving information about a man hiding near the jail.
Govindachamy was convicted of the rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman.
The escape has raised concerns about security and possible assistance.
- Who
- Govindachamy, the Kerala Police, and the victim's family.
- What
- Govindachamy, a rape-murder convict, was captured after escaping from prison.
- When
- The escape occurred around 1:15 a.m. on Friday, and he was apprehended around 10:30 a.m. the same day.
- Where
- Kannur Central Jail, Kerala.
- Why
- The exact reason for the escape is not provided, though security lapse is cited.
Victim's Family
Former State BJP President
Security Concerns
Victim's Family
Expresses deep disappointment and questions how the escape was possible.
Former State BJP President
N/A
Severity of Sentence
Victim's Family
Questions why Govindachamy was allowed to live after the crime.
Former State BJP President
N/A
- Convict
- Govindachamy
- Crime
- Rape and Murder
- Prison
- Kannur Central Jail
- Escape Time
- Around 1:15 a.m.
- Recapture Time
- Around 10:30 a.m.
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment