The Resident escaped narrowly with his life, eluding the attackers through a tunnel and fleeing in a small boat.
The Arayan was later captured, and freed after the payment of a ransom; he died in battle against the forces of the company.
[6] Chempil Arayan was well known for his naval exploits using the traditional Kerala boat known as the "Odi Vallam".
Chempil Arayan's Nalukettu (Ancestral home) known as Thailamparampil House is in Chempu, Vaikom.
The family members have preserved the Nalukettu and all the old artefacts used by Mr. Arayan including his sword and stone statue.