Remand prisoner who escaped with handcuffs near Viyyur jail arrested - The HinduPublished - October 28, 2026 05:21 pm IST - ThrissurRepresentational photo. | Photo Credit: istockA 22-year-old remand prisoner who escaped from police custody with handcuffs near Viyyur Central Jail in Thrissur on Tuesday (October 27) evening was arrested after an extensive search.Ashik, a native of Kolazhy, was apprehended from Padukad, near Viyyur jail, the police said.Ashik had been arrested by the Thrissur Medical College police on Wednesday in connection with an assault case. After a court remanded him in judicial custody, he was being taken to jail when he escaped from the police jeep near the jail premises.The two police personnel accompanying him chased him but failed to catch him. The handcuffs were later found abandoned.The police launched an extensive search and eventually tracked down and arrested the fugitive remand prisoner.Published - October 28, 2026 05:21 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }