Kannur, July 18 -- Following the government's order of remitting her sentence, Sherin Karanavar, the life convict in the 2009 murder of her father-in-law Bhaskara Karanavar, was released from the women's prison and correctional home in Kannur on Thursday.

Sherin, who was on parole, completed the procedure for the premature release after returning to the prison in the evening. She is among 11 prisoners who were granted early release.

The order regarding her release was issued by the government on Tuesday.

In January this year, the state cabinet had recommended to the governor to release Sherin, citing good conduct. The move had triggered a controversy and received severe criticism from many corners. There were several complaints regardi...