IDUKKI: Idukki CPM branch secretary arrested by Excise in the case of illegal sale of liquor on a dry day. Odacka City East branch secretary and autorickshaw driver Praveen Kuriakose was arrested by Excise. Nine litres of liquor were recovered from his possession. The autorickshaw used to smuggle liquor was also taken into custody. CPM has announced that Praveen Kuriakose has been expelled from the primary membership of the party.