Sign In
By signing in or creating an account, you agree with Associated Broadcasting Company's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
By signing in or creating an account, you agree with Associated Broadcasting Company's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The seemingly impenetrable walls of Kannur Central Jail in Kerala were breached when convict Govindachamy, alias Charlie Thomas, staged a daring escape. The incident, captured on unseen CCTV footage, has exposed significant vulnerabilities in the prisons security protocols and triggered a major investigation.
The three-minute video shows Govindachamy meticulously dismantling the iron bars of his cell using a sharp, unidentified object. He then reportedly fashioned a rope from his clothing, using it to aid his ascent over prison walls.
Reports suggest he moved freely within the prison grounds for approximately three hours before finally scaling the walls of the tenth block and escaping over the main prison wall. The absence of any triggered alarms during this extensive period raises serious questions about the monitoring systems in place.
Govindachamy, originally sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman in February 2011, had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment by the Supreme Court in 2016. His escape sparked a massive statewide manhunt, culminating in his recapture within hours.
The incident has prompted a thorough review of security procedures at Kannur Central Jail. Authorities are investigating potential lapses, including the lack of alarm activation and the apparent ease with which Govindachamy was able to obtain and use tools to facilitate his escape. The incident underscores the urgent need for comprehensive security upgrades and improved monitoring systems in high-security prisons across Kerala.
