PATHANAMTHITTA: A CPI leader was arrested by Excise with 2.5 kg ganja. The arrested is Jithin Mohan, local assistant secretary at Kodumon. Ananthu, a resident of Kodumon, who was with him fled from the spot. ran away. Jithin was caught in the car during the Onam special drive led by Excise Range Inspector Biju N Baby at Adoor. Jithin is also a member of the district committee of AIYF.

Jithin, who was involved in the conflict at Kodumon Cooperative Bank earlier, had injured Kodumon SI. There are many criminal cases against him including this. According to the information provided by the Excise officials, he had previously delivered ganja to many traders in Adoor.