Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 11 -- Kerala Police on Sunday arrested Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in connection with a rape complaint, marking the third such case registered against him.
The arrest followed a complaint received via email, prompting police to register a new FIR and initiate action. Acting on the complaint, a team led by the Pathanamthitta police traced the MLA to the KPM Hotel in Palakkad, where he was staying.
Police sources said the team, including senior officers and women personnel, reached the hotel around 12.30 am. The MLA initially delayed opening the door but later cooperated with the police.
He was taken into custody and shifted to Pathanamthitta for further interrogation and legal procedures, where his formal arre...