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Rahul Mamkootathil sexual assault case: What we know so far

Rahul Mamkootathil sexual assault case: What we know so far

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MLA elect Rahul Mamkootathil during a meet-the-press event at Palakkad. File Photo | Photo Credit: K.K. Mustafah Rahul Mamkootathil won the Palakkad Assembly by-election in November 2024 with a record margin of 18,724 votes and was considered one of the promising young leaders of the Congress party. However, by December 4, 2025, the 36-year-old faced multiple criminal allegations, leading the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) to expel him amid a sexual predation scandal affecting the United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition since August. He was arrested at a hotel in Palakkad around midnight on January 10, 2026 following a series of alleged offences spanning several months. Here’s a look at how the events unfolded: August 21, 2025 – Rahul Mamkootathil, then Kerala Youth Congress president, resigned from his post amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by several women, including Malayalam actor Rini Ann George. August 25, 2025 – The Congress party suspended the MLA from its primary membership following accusations of serial sexual misconduct, stalking, and predation. November 27, 2025 – A rape case was formally …

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil arrested in third sexual assault case| India News

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil arrested in third sexual assault case| India News

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Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was arrested in connection with a sexual assault case after being taken into custody from Palakkad in the small hours on Sunday, police sources said. He was shifted to a police camp here on Sunday morning, officials added. (HT_PRINT/File) He was shifted to a police camp here on Sunday morning, officials added. According to police, a third sexual assault case was recently registered against the Palakkad MLA following a complaint filed by a native of Pathanamthitta district. The victim, who is currently in Canada, gave her statement to the police via video conference. According to sources, the complainant is a married woman who became acquainted with Mamkootathil following issues in her marital life. She told the police that Mamkootathil allegedly raped her after promising to marry her. When she became pregnant, Mamkootathil allegedly refused to take responsibility and threatened her to undergo an abortion, police said. The victim also claimed that Mamkootathil took money from her on several occasions. After registering the case, the police kept Mamkootathil under surveillance, following …

Congress Expels Suspended Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Amid Sexual Assault Allegations | India News

Congress Expels Suspended Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Amid Sexual Assault Allegations | India News

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Last Updated:December 04, 2025, 14:51 IST The suspended Kerala MLA is facing two rape cases based on testimonies of women he allegedly befriended online. MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, Congress has expelled suspended Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as more sexual assault allegations came up. Mamkootathil was Congress MLA from Palakkad constituency. He was denied anticipatory bail on Thursday in a case involving fresh allegations of sexual assault. The court dismissed his petition after hearing the matter that had been posted for the day following arguments on Wednesday. A new case was registered on Wednesday based on the complaint of a woman from Bengaluru. She alleged that Mamkootathil raped her after making false promises of marriage. The complaint has added to the growing list of accusations already facing the MLA. The situation escalated further when a woman Congress activist publicly stated that she too had a “bad experience” with Mamkootathil. Several other women party workers have also claimed similar experiences, increasing pressure on the Congress leadership in Kerala. Many senior Congress leaders have openly demanded Mamkootathil’s expulsion. Former …