Congress Leaders Granted Anticipatory Bail in Defamation Case

Congress leaders Sandeep Varier and Ranjitha Pulikkan received anticipatory bail from the Thiruvananthapuram court in a defamation case linked to an online allegation. The case involves previous charges against expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil for rape and forced abortion. Others involved include activist Rahul Easwar and lawyer Deepa Joseph.

A Thiruvananthapuram court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leaders Sandeep Varier and Ranjitha Pulikkan amid allegations of online defamation in a case connected to expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil.

This decision comes after accusations against Mamkootathil, including rape and forced abortion, as the court proceedings continue to unfold.

While activist Rahul Easwar faced arrest in the same case, recent developments have seen him and the Congress leaders obtaining bail, with the court urging compliance with the ongoing investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)