The 2011 Soumya murder case in Kerala is back in focus after convict Govindachamy attempted to escape from a high-security prison. The Soumya murder case is a criminal case in India regarding the rape and murder of Soumya, a 23-year-old woman from Manjakkad, while travelling in a passenger train from Ernakulam to Shornur on 1 February 2011. Who is Govindachamy & what is the case against him? Govindachamy , also known as Charley Thomas in police records, is a native of Virudanagar in Tamil Nadu. The man is a repeat offender with multiple criminal cases registered against him, mostly involving theft and violence. Govindachamy 's prison escape in Kerala raises concerns about security protocols, leading to suspensions and investigations by authorities.
