MLA Rahul Mamkootathil arrested from hotel room in Palakkad
Rahul Mamkootathil, a Palakkad MLA, was taken into custody on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from Hotel KPM Regency in Palakkad following a fresh sexual abuse complaint filed against him. The arrest came after Mr. Mamkootathil had previously obtained an interim protection order from the court in two other similar cases. The police team led by the Shoranur DySP sealed the room where he was staying and intends to examine his laptop and mobile phones for evidence.
14 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Police are investigating seized mobile phones belonging to Rahul Mamkootathil to gather scientific evidence in the ongoing rape case.
— The Hindu
Kerala Speaker A.N. Shamseer clarified that complaints against Rahul Mamkootathil can be referred to the Privileges and Ethics Committee if an MLA lodges them.
17 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court denied bail to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who remains in jail under remand.
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