Convict Govindachamy Captured After Dramatic Jail Escape

Govindachamy, convicted for the 2011 rape and murder of Soumya, was recaptured after escaping from Kannur Jail. Police had initiated an extensive search operation involving the K-9 unit. A wanted notice had been issued for Govindachamy, recognized by his missing arm, shortly before his capture.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-07-2025 11:52 IST | Created: 25-07-2025 11:52 IST
Convict Govindachamy Captured After Dramatic Jail Escape
Soumya rape and murder case convict Govindachamy arrested (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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In a dramatic turn of events, Govindachamy, the convict in the infamous 2011 rape and murder of Soumya, was apprehended on Friday morning following a daring escape from Kannur Central Jail.

Authorities swiftly dispatched an extensive search effort, deploying the K-9 squad to track down Govindachamy, who had been serving a life sentence for the gruesome crime committed on a passenger train between Ernakulam and Shoranur on February 1, 2011.

Prior to his recapture, the District Police Chief's Office had issued a wanted notice, describing Govindachamy by his notable characteristic of having only one arm, urging the public to report any sightings of the fugitive.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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