Thiruvananthapuram: In a major setback for MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, the Thiruvananthapuram District Principal Sessions Court has dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in the rape and forced abortion case filed against him. The court ruled against granting any relief after the prosecution submitted fresh evidence, intensifying the legal trouble for the legislator. Rahul’s bail plea was Read More…
In a dramatic turn in the high-profile rape case, the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court has stated that it will deliver its decision on Rahul Mamkoottil’s anticipatory bail plea tomorrow, after completing the final round of arguments. Notably, the court has refused to grant protection from arrest until the verdict is announced. During the closed-door hearing, which Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The legal battle surrounding MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused in a rape case, is set to escalate as the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court will hear his anticipatory bail plea on Wednesday. The petition, filed on Monday, has created suspense over whether investigators will proceed with his arrest before the court reaches a decision. In his plea, Read More…
A major political storm has erupted in Kerala after police registered a serious case against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, following a woman’s complaint accusing him of rape, sexual exploitation, threats, and forcing her to undergo an abortion. The FIR names multiple grave offences, including rape on the pretext of marriage, obtaining consent through deception, criminal Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a dramatic turn of events, suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil made his way into the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday, brushing aside objections from party leadership and Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan. Rahul entered the House during condolence references for departed leaders. Rahul, clad in a green khadi shirt and mundu, arrived in a Read More…
Pathanamthitta: The Crime Branch has stepped up its probe into the sensational fake ID card case tied to the Youth Congress state president elections, raiding the homes of workers closely linked to Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA. Raids were carried out in Adoor and Elamkulam, where investigators seized mobile phones and organizational documents. The searches mainly targeted Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Beleaguered MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, already battling allegations of misconduct against women, is once again under the scanner. The Crime Branch has served him a notice to appear for questioning on Saturday in connection with the fake identity card racket tied to the Youth Congress state president elections. The case, which first stirred controversy during Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has suspended Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from the party’s primary membership after multiple women—including model Rini Ann George, writer Honey Bhaskaran, and activist Avanthika—accused him of sexual harassment and obscene messaging. KPCC president Sunny Joseph confirmed the decision, stressing that the party acted swiftly and unanimously, even though Read More…
Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has resigned as Kerala Youth Congress State President after facing serious allegations of misbehavior towards women. The move comes under the directive of the Congress high command, which instructed the KPCC leadership to ensure his resignation in order to protect the party’s image ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The resignation Read More…
In a decisive win, Congress candidate Rahul Mamkootathil triumphed in the recent Palakkad Assembly by-election, securing the highest ever victory margin in the constituency—over 18,000 votes. Despite expectations of a tough three-way contest, Mamkootathil’s lead was largely unchallenged as BJP’s C. Krishnakumar, who had briefly surged ahead, faltered in the latter part of the vote Read More…