Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was arrested in connection with a sexual assault case after being taken into custody from Palakkad in the small hours on Sunday, police sources said. He was shifted to a police camp here on Sunday morning, officials added.
According to police, a third sexual assault case was recently registered against the Palakkad MLA following a complaint filed by a native of Pathanamthitta district. The victim, who is currently in Canada, gave her statement to the police via video conference.
