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3w ago

Shine Tom Chacko Faces NDPS Charges After Hotel Raid Incident

The Malayalam actor, recently acquitted in a 2015 drug case, was arrested and released on bail following allegations of drug use and misconduct.

Shine Tom Chacko's brother Joe John Chacko spoke to the press in Kochi.
Shine Tom Chacko was pursued by the police in a drugs case and Unni Mukundan had this to say.
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko.
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Overview

  • Shine Tom Chacko was arrested under Sections 27 and 29 of the NDPS Act after allegedly fleeing a hotel during a narcotics raid in Kochi.
  • Police collected forensic samples, including hair, blood, and nails, to confirm drug use, with results pending analysis in Thiruvananthapuram.
  • No narcotics were found during the raid, but CCTV footage reportedly shows the actor escaping the hotel premises.
  • The arrest follows Shine’s recent acquittal in a 2015 drug case due to procedural lapses, highlighting shifting legal challenges.
  • Film industry bodies are investigating allegations of on-set misconduct by Shine, with actress Vincy Aloshious accusing him of inappropriate behavior under the influence.