Mahila Congress Leader Arrested for Identity Breach in High-Profile Case

Renjitha Pulickan, a Mahila Congress leader, was arrested for allegedly revealing the identity of a rape survivor tied to a case against ex-MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. Authorities pursued legal action after Pulickan allegedly exposed the survivor's identity online. She had been involved in similar allegations previously.

Renjitha Pulickan, a district leader from Mahila Congress, faced arrest on Friday for allegedly disclosing the identity of a rape survivor. The victim's complaint led to the arrest of expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, according to police sources.

The Pathanamthitta Cyber Police detained Pulickan, hailing from Kottayam, for allegedly sharing the survivor's identity on social media linked to the third registered rape case against Mamkootathil. Police had initiated a case via the Cyber Operations Wing against those who unveiled the survivor's identity.

Initially elusive, Pulickan was eventually located by the police at a house in Kottayam and subsequently arrested in Pathanamthitta. Notably, she was previously implicated in a similar breach case regarding the first rape allegation against Mamkootathil, for which she received anticipatory bail.

(With inputs from agencies.)