Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Soumya Murder Convict Govindachamy Moved After Jailbreak
Govindachamy, who was in jail for the murder of Soumya in 2011, escaped from prison.
He was later caught.
After the escape, he was moved to a different jail called Viyyur.
The jailbreak happened on Friday morning, and he was found nearby a few hours later.
Because of the escape, the jail authorities suspended some prison officers.
The opposition party criticized the government and called for an investigation, possibly suggesting help from within.
Govindachamy, the convict in the 2011 Soumya murder case, was shifted to Viyyur Central Jail.
The shift occurred early Saturday morning following his escape from Kannur Central Jail.
Govindachamy broke out of Kannur Jail between 4:15 AM and 6:30 AM on Friday.
He was caught within the city limits around 9:30 AM on the same day.
Three prison officers from Kannur Central Jail were suspended after the incident.
- Who
- Govindachamy, convict in the 2011 Soumya murder case.
- What
- Govindachamy was shifted to Viyyur Central Jail after escaping from Kannur jail.
- When
- Shifted early Saturday morning, escaped Friday between 4:15 AM and 6:30 AM, caught around 9:30 AM Friday.
- Where
- Viyyur Central Jail, Kannur Central Jail.
- Why
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
Opposition's View
Government's Response
Allegations of Incompetence/Inside Help
Opposition's View
Government's incompetence and potential inside help.
Government's Response
Not mentioned in article.
- Convict
- Govindachamy
- Crime
- 2011 Soumya murder case
- New Location
- Viyyur Central Jail
- Original Location
- Kannur Central Jail
- Escape Time
- Between 4:15 AM and 6:30 AM Friday
- Recapture Time
- Around 9:30 AM Friday
- Prison Officers Action
- Three officers suspended
