SIT Seeks Custody of MLA in Thiruvalla Sexual Assault Case
The Special Investigation Team has sought a seven-day custody of Congress-expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from a Thiruvalla court. The arrest relates to an alleged sexual assault case reported in January. Mamkootathil has submitted a bail plea, currently under court consideration alongside the custody application.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Pathanamthitta | Updated: 12-01-2026 17:51 IST | Created: 12-01-2026 17:51 IST
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A court in Thiruvalla was approached by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday, seeking a seven-day custody of Congress-expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, according to police sources.
The arrest relates to a sexual assault case reported in January, with evidence collection currently in preliminary stages. Mamkootathil is accused of assaulting a woman in April last year at a Thiruvalla hotel.
While the court ordered him to appear on Tuesday, Mamkootathil, lodged at Mavelikara sub-jail, has submitted a bail plea that awaits a police report for further consideration.
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