Kerala MLA's Son Questioned After Ganja Arrests, Legislator Challenges Media Reports

Nine individuals, including the son of CPI(M) MLA U Pratibha, were arrested for possession of ganja, but the legislator denies her son's involvement and demands accountability from the media.

• Kerala's Excise Department arrested nine individuals in Alappuzha district for possessing and smoking ganja, with all later released on bail due to the small quantity seized.
• Among those arrested was the son of CPI(M) MLA U Pratibha, though the legislator claims he was only questioned and not in possession of the narcotics.
• In a Facebook live, U Pratibha accused the media of unfairly targeting her and her family, stating she would apologize if the allegations were proven true but demanded a public apology from the media if they were false.
• The Excise Department reported seizing ganja from one member of the group under the Thakazhi bridge, leading to the arrests and the filing of a case.
• An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the MLA's son and the other individuals maintaining their innocence.

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