Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Husband Complains Against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
The husband of a woman who accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of rape has lodged a complaint against the MLA.
The husband alleges that the MLA established an illicit relationship with his wife, tarnished their family's reputation, and violated their privacy by circulating the husband's photograph on social media.
The MLA claims he intended to mediate family issues, but the husband disputes this, stating the MLA never contacted him.
The woman filed a complaint on November 27, 2025, leading to the registration of two FIRs against the MLA.
The first FIR includes charges of rape, causing miscarriage without consent, criminal intimidation, and unauthorized recording and sharing of private images.
The second FIR, filed on December 3, 2025, also alleges rape.
The MLA resigned as Youth Congress president in August 2025 and was expelled from the party on December 4, 2025, following the second complaint.
Husband of the survivor lodged a complaint against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil for alleged illicit relationship and privacy violation.
MLA claims he intended to mediate family issues, but the husband disputes this, stating the MLA never contacted him.
First complaint filed on November 27, 2025, leading to the registration of two FIRs against the MLA.
Charges include rape, causing miscarriage without consent, criminal intimidation, and unauthorized recording and sharing of private images.
MLA resigned as Youth Congress president in August 2025 and was expelled from the party on December 4, 2025, following the second complaint.
- Who
- Husband of the survivor and MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
- What
- Complaint lodged against MLA for alleged illicit relationship, sexual harassment, and privacy violation
- When
- First complaint filed on November 27, 2025; second FIR on December 3, 2025
- Where
- Palakkad, Kerala, India
- Why
- To seek justice for the alleged actions of the MLA and to register a case under Section 84 of BNS
Complainant's View
MLA's Alleged Actions
Relationship Establishment
Complainant's View
MLA established an illicit relationship with the married woman, tarnishing the family's reputation.
MLA's Alleged Actions
MLA claims he became close to the woman after intervening to resolve family issues.
Mediation Claims
Complainant's View
MLA never contacted the husband to initiate mediation talks.
MLA's Alleged Actions
MLA claims he intended to mediate or assist the family.
Privacy Violation
Complainant's View
MLA exploited the situation, sexually harassed the woman, and forced her to have an abortion.
MLA's Alleged Actions
MLA released voice messages and pictures that identified the woman, violating her privacy.
- Complainant
- Husband of the survivor
- Accused
- Rahul Mamkootathil, Palakkad MLA
- First Complaint Date
- November 27, 2025
- Second FIR Date
- December 3, 2025
- Congress Expulsion Date
- December 4, 2025
- Charges Filed
- Rape, causing miscarriage without consent, criminal intimidation, unauthorized recording and sharing of private images
- Section Under Which Case is Demanded
- Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
