Expelled Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault

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.