Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has been sent to three days of police custody by a Thiruvalla court in connection with a sexual assault case. Mamkootathil, who was arrested on Sunday, faces a third sexual assault complaint registered on January 8 by a woman from Kottayam. He previously received protection from arrest in two earlier cases. The prosecution seeks custody for evidence recovery, including digital devices, while the defence argues the relationship was consensual and cites procedural flaws in the arrest. Protests by youth wing activists from CPI(M) and BJP occurred during his court appearance.