Activist questioned over defaming complainant in MLA Mamkoottathil sexual assault case

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 30 (PTI) Activist Rahul Easwar was booked and questioned on Sunday for allegedly defaming the complainant in the sexual assault case against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil, police said.

Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police launched a probe after the woman filed a complaint stating that she was being defamed online and her photographs were being circulated as part of a cyber campaign.

Police officials said a case was registered on Sunday based on her complaint, and a notice was issued to Easwar directing him to appear for interrogation.

Officers reached Easwar’s residence around 5 pm and served the notice asking him to report immediately. Easwar, along with his wife and accompanied by a policeman, arrived at the Armed Reserve Police Camp in Thiruvananthapuram for questioning.

Police said a decision on arrest would be taken based on the interrogation and evidence gathered during the investigation.

Social media accounts of Easwar are being examined to verify posts allegedly made defaming the woman, police added.

Easwar has publicly supported Mamkoottathil and claimed the MLA is innocent since the allegations surfaced. PTI TBA TBA ADB