PALAKKAD/PATHANAMTHITTA: Palakkad MLA and Youth Congress State President Rahul Mamkootathil was arrested by the police in the early hours of Sunday in connection with a third sexual assault case registered against him.
A special investigation team from Pathanamthitta took the MLA into custody from the KPM Hotel in Palakkad around midnight. He has since been shifted to the Pathanamthitta AR Camp.
Details of the Arrest According to reports, an eight-member police team, which included female officers, arrived at the hotel in a covert operation. Although Rahul initially refused to step out of his hotel room, he eventually yielded to the police demand.
The New Case The arrest follows a fresh complaint received via email, marking the third such case filed against the MLA. Reports indicate that the complainant’s statement includes serious allegations, including verbal abuse during pregnancy and non-cooperation with a DNA test regarding the paternity of the fetus.
Background of Cases This is the third case registered against Rahul Mamkootathil in recent times:
- First Case: The Kerala High Court had stayed his arrest.
- Second Case: A trial court had granted him anticipatory bail.
- Third Case: The police have now recorded his arrest in this latest incident.
The MLA is expected to be taken for a medical examination and further evidence collection. Meanwhile, Youth Congress workers have launched protests condemning the police action.
