Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Kerala MLA Faces FIR on Harassment Allegations; Crime Branch Investigates
Imagine a politician named Rahul is in trouble.
The police have filed an official report against him.
They're investigating accusations of harassment, sending mean messages, and pushing a woman to have an abortion.
These accusations came from complaints sent to the police.
Even though the women involved haven't directly complained yet, the police are gathering information.
Rahul has been suspended from his political party while this is all sorted out.
An FIR has been filed against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in Kerala.
Allegations include sexual harassment, stalking, and intimidation.
Charges stem from complaints received by the State Police Chief.
The Crime Branch is investigating the claims and will record statements.
Mamkootathil has been suspended from the Congress party.
- Who
- Rahul Mamkootathil, former Youth Congress state president and Palakkad MLA
- What
- An FIR has been filed against him by the Crime Branch Police regarding allegations of sexual harassment, stalking, and intimidation of women.
- When
- The FIR was filed shortly before a new Assembly session.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- Based on complaints received by the State Police Chief.
Government Actions
Political Perspective
Motivation behind the Investigation
Government Actions
The investigation is based on complaints received and aims to uncover the truth about the allegations.
Political Perspective
Some suggest the state government is targeting Mamkootathil for political gain amidst the Congress-led opposition's criticism.
- Accused
- Rahul Mamkootathil, Congress MLA
- Charges
- Sexual harassment, stalking, intimidation
- Legal Action
- FIR filed under BNS Section 78(2), Section 351 of the Police Act, and Section 120
- Complainants
- Five third-party individuals
- Allegations
- Harassment on social media, threatening messages, pressure for abortion
- Investigation
- Crime Branch investigating, statements to be recorded
- Political Context
- Mamkootathil suspended from Congress
