Kollam: Salim Mannel, vice-president of Thodiyoor Grama Panchayat, reportedly died in a commotion on Friday.
According to the police, Mannel (60) had been mediating a family problem at Palolikulangara when he was assaulted.
The local police have registered a case in the death of the CPM leader, who was a representative of the Puliyoor Vanchi West ward.