Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Expelled MLA Taken for Evidence in Sexual Assault Case
An MLA named Rahul Mamkootathil, who was expelled from the Congress party, was taken by the police to a hotel in Thiruvalla, Kerala.
This was to collect evidence related to a sexual assault case.
The MLA was arrested earlier in connection with a third sexual assault case.
The victim, who is currently in Canada, gave her statement to the police through a video call.
The MLA was protected from arrest in the first two cases by the Kerala High Court.
The case against him includes charges of rape and criminal intimidation.
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was taken for evidence collection in a sexual assault case.
The incident occurred at a hotel in Thiruvalla, Kerala, where the alleged assault took place.
Mamkootathil was arrested on Sunday in Palakkad in connection with a third sexual assault case.
The victim, currently in Canada, gave her statement via video conference.
The MLA was protected from arrest in the first two cases by the Kerala High Court.
- Who
- Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
- What
- Taken for evidence collection in a sexual assault case
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Where
- Thiruvalla, Kerala
- Why
- To collect evidence related to a sexual assault case
- MLA Name
- Rahul Mamkootathil
- Location of Incident
- Thiruvalla, Kerala
- Date of Evidence Collection
- January 14, 2024
- Charges Filed
- Sections 376 and 506(1) of IPC
- Victim's Location
- Canada