Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Soumya Murder Convict Govindachamy Moved to Viyyur Jail After Escape
Govindachamy, the man who was in jail for the Soumya murder, escaped from Kannur jail early Friday morning.
However, he was caught again within the city limits in just a few hours.
Authorities then decided to move him to Viyyur Central Jail the next day.
The move happened on Saturday morning, after the decision was made late on Friday.
Govindachamy, convicted in the 2011 Soumya murder case, was moved to Viyyur Central Jail.
He escaped from Kannur Central Jail on Friday morning.
The escape occurred between 4:15 AM and 6:30 AM.
Govindachamy was apprehended within the city limits of Kannur around 9:30 AM.
The shift to Viyyur was ordered late Friday night.
- Who
- Govindachamy, a convict in the 2011 Soumya murder case, and the police/prison authorities.
- What
- Govindachamy was transferred from Kannur Central Jail to Viyyur Central Jail after his escape and recapture.
- When
- The transfer occurred on Saturday, following an escape on Friday morning.
- Where
- Govindachamy was moved from Kannur Central Jail to Viyyur Central Jail, both in Kerala, India.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the provided articles, but likely due to security concerns following the escape.
Prison Officials
Public Safety
Prison Security
Prison Officials
The swift action in transferring Govindachamy demonstrates a commitment to maintaining order and security within the prison system.
Public Safety
N/A
- Convict Name
- Govindachamy
- Original Crime
- 2011 Soumya murder
- Sentence
- Life Term
- Previous Jail
- Kannur Central Jail
- Current Jail
- Viyyur Central Jail
- Time of Escape
- Between 4:15 AM and 6:30 AM Friday
- Time of Apprehension
- Around 9:30 AM Friday
