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Kerala Crime Branch Files FIR Against Suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Over Online Stalking Allegations

Police opened the case suo motu after complaints to the state DGP were deemed cognizable offences.

Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil represents the Palakkad constituency of Kerala.
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Overview

  • The FIR cites sections 78(2) for stalking and 351 for criminal intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with section 120(o) of the Kerala Police Act.
  • Crime Branch Thiruvananthapuram Range DySP C Binukumar has been assigned to lead the investigation.
  • The Congress suspended Mamkootathil from primary membership after audio clips aired, and he has been removed from the party’s Assembly parliamentary group.
  • Multiple women and a transgender activist, including Rini Ann George and Avantika, have publicly alleged obscene messages and harassment, though several have not filed formal complaints.
  • A separate petition by advocate Shinto Sebastian alleges coercion to undergo an abortion and has been filed with Ernakulam Central Police and the State Child Rights Commission, as the chief minister pledged protection for complainants.