Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Kerala MLA Arrested in Third Sexual Assault Case
A man named Rahul Mamkootathil, who used to be a member of the Congress party in Kerala, has been arrested again.
This time, a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her and making her have an abortion.
The police are investigating this case, and it's the third time he has been accused of something like this.
Earlier, he had some protection from the court, but now he is being questioned by the police.
The woman said she met him after having issues in her marital life and that he promised to marry her but then made her have an abortion.
The police are looking into all the details of the complaint.
The Congress party has expelled him, but other political parties say the Congress should do more to hold him accountable.
The Kerala Assembly Speaker is considering legal action to disqualify him as an MLA.
Protests have also occurred against him, showing that many people are upset about his actions.
Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was arrested on a third sexual assault complaint involving rape and forced abortion.
The complainant, a married woman currently in Canada, alleged that Mamkootathil promised to marry her and pressured her to undergo an abortion.
Mamkootathil was taken into custody from a hotel in Palakkad and is currently under interrogation in Pathanamthitta.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is handling the investigation, which also involves previous cases with similar allegations.
Mamkootathil had received interim protection from arrest and anticipatory bail in earlier cases but was expelled from the Congress party following the allegations.
- Who
- Rahul Mamkootathil, an expelled Congress MLA from Kerala
- What
- Arrested on a third sexual assault complaint involving rape and forced abortion
- When
- Arrested on January 11, 2026, after being taken into custody in the early hours of Sunday
- Where
- Arrested in Palakkad, currently under interrogation in Pathanamthitta
- Why
- Based on a fresh complaint of sexual assault and forced abortion
Congress Party
BJP and LDF
Party Responsibility
Congress Party
The Congress party has expelled Mamkootathil and stated that it is up to him to decide whether to resign from his MLA post, deflecting responsibility.
BJP and LDF
The BJP and LDF argue that the Congress should take more decisive action, including demanding Mamkootathil's resignation, and accuse the party of supporting him.
Government's Handling of Cases
Congress Party
Not explicitly stated by the Congress party in the provided articles.
BJP and LDF
The LDF highlights that the Pinarayi Vijayan government has taken firm action against influential figures, including Mamkootathil, demonstrating impartiality in law enforcement.
- Name
- Rahul Mamkootathil
- Position
- Expelled Congress MLA from Palakkad
- Location of Arrest
- Palakkad
- Complaint Details
- Sexual assault, forced abortion, financial favors
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Previous Legal Protection
- Interim protection from arrest, anticipatory bail
- Current Status
- Under interrogation in Pathanamthitta
- Victim's Location
- Canada
- Victim's Statement Method
- Video conference
- Custody Duration
- 14 days of judicial custody
- Protest Locations
- Pathanamthitta General Hospital
Sources
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Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil arrested in third sexual assault case in Kerala - Telegraph India