Rape case: Police to examine Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s phones for evidence after he declines to share passwords
An elected official is accused of rape and obstructing justice.
Rahul Mamkootathil, a former Youth Congress State president, was arrested in Palakkad on Saturday after evading arrest in two previous rape complaints. The special investigation team (SIT) is examining his seized mobile phones to gather scientific evidence, but he has refused to share passwords and claims the police may tamper with the data. The police may seek expert assistance to unlock the phones and examine the data.
14 JAN 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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