Sat Jan 03 09:48:49 UTC 2026: Summary:

The husband of a woman accusing Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of rape has filed a formal complaint with the Kerala Chief Minister and Director General of Police. The complaint alleges that Mamkootathil engaged in an illicit affair with his wife, knowing she was married, and is demanding charges under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The husband claims that he is the “real victim” due to cyberattacks and the destruction of his family life. He also stated that the MLA took advantage of his absence and that the MLA was not really trying to resolve the issues between the couple. He is prepared to provide further evidence despite his emotional distress. The special investigation team has already recorded the husband’s statement. Mr. Mamkootathil already has two registered rape cases against him, and the High Court is scheduled to hold a final hearing on his anticipatory bail plea next Wednesday.

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Palakkad MLA Faces New Complaint Amid Rape Allegations

Thiruvananthapuram, January 3, 2026 – Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil is facing fresh scrutiny as the husband of the woman accusing him of rape has filed a formal complaint with the Kerala Chief Minister and Director General of Police.

The complaint alleges that Mamkootathil engaged in an affair with his wife, knowing she was married. The complainant is demanding charges against the MLA under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to enticing or detaining a married woman with criminal intent.

According to the complaint, the MLA allegedly “lured his wife into the trap” while taking advantage of the husband’s absence. The husband, who claims to be the “real victim,” says his family has been subjected to cyberattacks and his family life ruined as a result of the alleged affair.

The special investigation team has already recorded the husband’s statement.

Mamkootathil is already facing two registered rape cases. The High Court is scheduled to hold a final hearing on the MLA’s anticipatory bail plea next Wednesday. The new complaint adds further pressure to the already embattled MLA.

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