Thiruvananthapuram, February 23 – Kerala Police approached a Thiruvananthapuram court on Monday, seeking to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in connection with the second rape case. They alleged that he violated key bail conditions by attempting to contact the victim.
The petition was filed before the court of the Judicial Magistrate First Class after investigators found that Mamkootathil had attempted to contact the 23-year-old complainant, who is from Bengaluru, over the phone on February 17.
The court had earlier granted him anticipatory bail in the case on December 10, with a specific and strict condition that he should not attempt to contact the victim, either directly or indirectly.
According to the police, the alleged phone call constitutes a clear violation of this condition.
The victim subsequently filed a complaint with the Special Investigation Team (SIT), stating that Mamkootathil had attempted to call her on February 17.
In her complaint, she clarified that she did not answer the call.
The police submitted the victim's complaint along with supporting digital evidence to substantiate the alleged violation.
Based on these materials, investigators argued that the violation was serious enough to warrant cancellation of bail.
After considering the police petition, the court directed Mamkootathil to appear in person and provide an explanation.
He has been instructed to appear before the court within this month.
The second rape case against the MLA was registered based on the complaint filed by the 23-year-old woman.
While the anticipatory bail order had protected him from arrest, it was subject to compliance with clearly laid down conditions, including non-interference with the victim.
The police move marks a significant development in the case, as cancellation of anticipatory bail could expose the accused to custodial proceedings.
The court is expected to examine whether the alleged phone contact amounts to a willful violation of bail conditions before taking a final decision.
