Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Soumya Rape-Murder Case: Convict Govindachamy Caught After Jail Escape
Govindachamy, a man who was in jail for raping and killing a young woman named Soumya in 2011, escaped from prison.
He cut through the bars of his cell and got out.
The police quickly found him hiding in a nearby area and arrested him.
The original crime happened on a train where he attacked Soumya and pushed her off.
The court originally gave him the death penalty, but later changed the charges.
Now, he is back in jail serving a life sentence for the rape.
Govindachamy, the convict in the 2011 Soumya rape and murder case, escaped from Kannur Central Jail.
He was apprehended in Kannur after escaping the high-security prison.
The escape took place at approximately 1:20 AM; Govindachamy cut through cell bars.
Govindachamy was convicted of raping and murdering 23-year-old Soumya in 2011.
The Supreme Court overturned his murder conviction but upheld the life sentence for rape.
- Who
- Govindachamy, also known as Charley Thomas, the convict, and Soumya, the victim.
- What
- Govindachamy, a convict in the Soumya rape and murder case, escaped from Kannur Central Jail but was later apprehended.
- When
- The escape occurred in the early hours of Friday, July 25, 2025. The original crime was committed on February 1, 2011.
- Where
- The escape was from Kannur Central Jail in Kerala; the original crime occurred on a train between Ernakulam and Shoranur, with the attack and rape occurring near Vallathol Nagar station.
- Why
- The reason for the escape is currently under investigation.
- Convict's Name
- Govindachamy (also known as Charley Thomas)
- Victim
- Soumya, 23 years old
- Original Crime Date
- February 1, 2011
- Location of Attack
- Train between Ernakulam and Shoranur
- Current Status
- Apprehended and in custody
- Sentence
- Life sentence for rape
