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oi-Madhuri Adnal
Kerala
MLA
Rahul
Mamkootathil,
an
expelled
Congress
leader,
has
been
taken
into
police
custody
after
a
third
rape
complaint
was
filed
against
him.
Police
detained
Rahul
Mamkootathil
on
Friday
following
a
fresh
complaint
received
via
email,
which
alleges
sexual
assault
and
related
offences.
Officials
confirmed
that
the
latest
action
comes
even
as
Rahul
Mamkootathil
had
earlier
secured
anticipatory
bail
in
two
separate
rape
cases.
In
connection
with
the
new
complaint,
a
special
investigation
team
is
currently
questioning
him
in
Pathanamthitta
district
as
part
of
an
expanded
probe.
Former
Congress
leader
and
Kerala
MLA
Rahul
Mamkootathil
was
taken
into
police
custody
on
Friday
following
a
third
rape
complaint
alleging
sexual
assault
and
related
offences.
The
special
investigation
team
is
questioning
him
in
Pathanamthitta
district,
even
though
he
had
anticipatory
bail
in
two
prior
rape
cases;
the
allegations
include
a
promise
of
marriage,
pressure
to
terminate
a
pregnancy,
and
financial
demands.
Rahul
Mamkootathil
rape
complaint:
allegations
in
the
latest
case
According
to
the
complaint,
the
woman
initially
came
into
contact
with
Rahul
Mamkootathil
through
social
media
while
she
was
dealing
with
serious
marital
issues.
The
two
allegedly
entered
into
a
relationship,
during
which
Rahul
Mamkootathil
is
accused
of
promising
marriage.
The
complainant
claims
that
Rahul
Mamkootathil
told
her
marriage
would
be
easier
if
she
became
pregnant.
She
further
alleges
that
after
the
pregnancy,
he
pressured
her
to
terminate
it
and
raised
doubts
about
the
paternity
of
the
unborn
child.
The
complaint
states
that
the
emotional
stress
and
pressure
allegedly
exerted
by
Rahul
Mamkootathil
led
to
a
miscarriage.
It
also
accuses
him
of
seeking
financial
favours
during
the
course
of
the
relationship.
Investigation
underway
as
police
question
Rahul
Mamkootathil
Police
officials
said
the
third
rape
complaint
has
widened
the
scope
of
the
investigation
against
Rahul
Mamkootathil.
The
special
investigation
team
is
examining
the
allegations,
digital
communication
records,
and
other
evidence
related
to
the
case.
Authorities
clarified
that
while
Rahul
Mamkootathil
had
protection
from
arrest
in
the
earlier
two
cases,
the
latest
complaint
required
questioning
in
custody.
Further
legal
steps
will
be
decided
based
on
the
outcome
of
the
ongoing
inquiry
and
the
evidence
collected.
The
case
has
triggered
renewed
political
and
public
attention
in
Kerala,
with
investigators
stating
that
all
aspects
of
the
allegations
will
be
examined
thoroughly
and
in
accordance
with
the
law.
