Police outfox Mamkootathil, arrest him in third attempt
An MLA's arrest for sexual harassment raises concerns about justice and power dynamics.
Rahul Mamkootathil, the MLA of Palakkad, was arrested by police after a highly secretive operation. The arrest followed a newly filed sexual harassment complaint and came after previous attempts to apprehend him failed. Surveillance footage captured officers taking Mr. Mamkootathil into custody from his hotel room at KPM Regency. The operation involved several senior police officers, including State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar and head of the special investigation team G. Poonguzhali.
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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