Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was arrested on Saturday in connection with a drug case, following nearly four hours of police interrogation. The arrest relates to an incident earlier this week when the actor allegedly fled from a Kochi hotel during a drug raid.
Shine Tom Chacko arrested by Kerala police
According to police officials, Chacko has been booked under Sections 27 (drug consumption) and 29 (criminal conspiracy and abetment) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Authorities confirmed that a medical examination and further legal proceedings will follow.
Shine Tom Chacko has landed in controversy after he allegedly ran away during a police drug raid earlier this week. The situation worsened when actress Vincy Aloshious accused him of misbehaving with her during the shoot of the film ‘Soothravakyam’ last year. At first, she didn’t name him, but later confirmed it was Chacko. She also said he spat out a white powder during the incident.
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Vincy Aloshious accuses Shine Tom Chacko of misbehaving
Vincy had filed a complaint with the Kerala Film Chamber, asking them not to reveal his name. But the Chamber’s general secretary, Saji Nandiyattu, told the media it was Chacko and promised action. After this, Vincy said she was disappointed and would not continue with the case.
Her father later told authorities that they no longer wanted to follow up, saying the issue could be sorted within the film industry. Both families have known each other for some time. During all this, Chacko also posted on social media to promote ‘Soothravakyam’.
Retired police officer Raj Mohan said the case can still go on, even though Chacko tried to escape.
Earlier this month, a woman drug peddler who was arrested claimed she had sold drugs to Chacko and actor Sreenath Bhasi. The Excise Department has said they will be sending notices to both actors soon.
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