Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 12 -- The investigation into the first alleged rape case against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has been handed over to the State Police Crime Branch team as per an order. A special team led by Assistant Inspector General G Poonguzhali will now probe the case.

The case was previously investigated by the Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner. With the handover, both rape cases registered against the expelled Congress MLA will now be under the supervision of AIG Poonguzhali. She was already heading the inquiry into the second rape case.

Officials said the move aims to bring all emerging complaints under a single SIT if more survivors come forward.

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