A local resident betrayed them to the British, who captured the rebels and transported them to Kannavam. In Kannavam, on the execution grounds, the British repeatedly promised Sankaran a pardon and reward if he revealed Pazhassi Raja's hideout. Sankaran rejected the offer. He told the British that "he will get a far greater reward in heaven if he remained loyal to his Raja." His son, his nephew, his brother and his other followers also refused. Sankaran then reportedly put the noose around his neck with his own hands and his followers did the same.The following morning. the residents of Kannavam saw the still hanging bodies. The place of execution for Sankaran and his followers is now a memorial site called as "Kuritikalam" or "Plot of Blood Sacrifice".