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Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Sunday suspended a prison official for making public statements regarding the recent jailbreak of Govindachamy, a rape convict. Govindachamy (41), a native of Tamil Nadu, escaped from the Central Jail and Correctional Home in Kannur on July 25. He was
The study was commissioned after two inmates escaped from Poojappura Central Jail in June 2013.
Former Additional Chief Secretary of Kerala, Sajan Peter, highlights lapses in Kannur jail security and negligence by prison officials in Govindachamy's escape
Chief Minister noted that Govindachamy’s escape from Kannur Jail was a serious issue.
Govindachamy's escape highlights CCTV failure, electric fence malfunction, and staff negligence in Kannur jail.
Govindachamy escape from Kannur Central Jail after being convicted in the Soumya rape and murder case sparked a massive manhunt. He was quickly recaptured near Thalap, raising concerns about prison security lapses.
The method was similar to 'Ripper' Jayanandan, a death row prisoner who had in 2013 escaped from Poojapura Central Prison.
The handicapped habitual offender was originally arrested in 2011 for the rape and murder of a 23-year-old Malayali woman.
Govindachamy, alias Charley Thomas, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman.
Kannur: Balram Kumar Upadhyay, IPS, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, stated that a detailed probe is underway into the escape of rape and murder convict Govindachamy from a high-security cell in Kannur Central Jail. Speaking to Manorama News, the DGP said strict action will be
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