Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Congress MLA Accused of Raping Pregnant Woman
A woman accused a Congress MLA, Rahul Mamkootathil, and his associate, Joby Joseph, of raping her multiple times, even when she was pregnant.
The MLA allegedly threatened to release private videos of her if their relationship became public.
On May 30, his associate gave her abortion pills, which she was forced to take.
The police have registered a case under several sections of the law, including rape and causing miscarriage.
A special team is investigating, and the accused are on the run.
The victim's statement was recorded by a magistrate, and the case was transferred to the Nemom police station.
The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has disowned an editorial defending Mamkootathil, stating it contradicts the party's official stand.
However, senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan contends that the editorial reflects the party's stand, aiming to highlight the CPM's double standards.
Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan defends the Congress's stance, stating that organizational action has already been taken against Mamkootathil and accusing the CPM of protecting their own accused members.
Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil and his associate Joby Joseph accused of raping a woman multiple times, including when she was pregnant.
Allegations include threats to release private videos, forced abortion, and criminal intimidation.
FIR registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act.
Special investigation team formed, lookout circular issued, and accused are on the run.
Victim's statement recorded before a Judicial First Class Magistrate in Neyyattinkara.
- Who
- Rahul Mamkootathil (Congress MLA) and Joby Joseph (associate)
- What
- Allegations of rape, criminal intimidation, causing miscarriage, and misuse of private images
- When
- Incidents occurred on March 17, April 22, and last week of May; FIR registered on Friday
- Where
- Incidents in apartments in Palakkad; case registered in Nemom police station
- Why
- Victim approached Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to file a complaint
KPCC's Official Stance
Defenders of Rahul Mamkootathil
Party's Official Position
KPCC's Official Stance
The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has disowned an editorial defending Rahul Mamkootathil, stating it contradicts the party's official stand and ideology. The party has suspended Mamkootathil with the concurrence of all leaders.
Defenders of Rahul Mamkootathil
Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan contends that the editorial reflects the party's stand, aiming to highlight the CPM's double standards in demanding Mamkootathil's resignation while protecting their own accused MLA, Mukesh.
Editorial's Allegations
KPCC's Official Stance
The editorial is not representative of the party's official position and has been instructed to be corrected.
Defenders of Rahul Mamkootathil
The editorial claims Mamkootathil is a victim of a CPM conspiracy to discredit the Congress ahead of local body polls, alleging that the CPM is threatened by the rise of young Congress leaders.
Opposition's Response
KPCC's Official Stance
Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan defends the Congress's stance, stating that organizational action has already been taken against Mamkootathil and that the party's position is collective and final.
Defenders of Rahul Mamkootathil
Satheesan accuses the CPM of double standards, citing their protection of a convicted candidate involved in a bomb attack on a police vehicle, highlighting the CPM's hypocrisy in demanding Mamkootathil's resignation.
- Accused
- Rahul Mamkootathil (Congress MLA) and Joby Joseph (associate)
- Allegations
- Rape, criminal intimidation, causing miscarriage, misuse of private images
- Incidents
- Multiple rapes, including when the victim was pregnant, and forced abortion
- Legal Action
- FIR registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act
- Investigation Status
- Special investigation team formed, lookout circular issued, accused on the run
- Victim's Statement
- Recorded before a Judicial First Class Magistrate in Neyyattinkara
- Initial Complaint
- Approached Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday
- Party's Response
- KPCC disowned the editorial defending Mamkootathil, while senior leader K Muraleedharan defended it as the party's stand
- Editorial's Claims
- Alleged CPM conspiracy to discredit Congress, highlighting the rise of young leaders
- Opposition's Accusations
- CPM's double standards in protecting their own accused members
