Govindachamy, convicted of rape and murder, escaped from Kannur Central Jail in Kerala early Friday morning, prompting a statewide search. Authorities discovered his absence during a routine check of his cell. An internal inquiry has been launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding his escape and determine any security lapses that may have occurred.
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