Suspended Cong MLA Mamkoottathil booked for alleged sexual assault

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: (Nov 28) Kerala police on Friday said they have registered a case against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil after a woman accused him of sexual assault and forcing her to terminate pregnancy.

The case was registered at the Valiyamala Police Station on Friday based on the woman's statement recorded late Thursday.

The complainant had approached Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with her grievance on Thursday against the suspended Congress legislator.