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4mo ago

Shine Tom Chacko Faces NDPS Charges as Vincy Aloshious Withdraws Misconduct Complaint

The actor, recently arrested and granted bail for drug use, admitted to consumption while Kerala authorities reaffirmed a strict anti-drug stance.

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 the NDPS Act after fleeing a hotel raid in Kochi; no drugs were recovered during the operation.
  • The actor admitted to drug use during police questioning, and forensic samples were collected for further analysis.
  • Vincy Aloshious withdrew her complaint of on-set misconduct against Chacko, citing a breach of anonymity and trust in the investigation process.
  • Kerala Excise Minister M. B. Rajesh emphasized a zero-tolerance approach to drug use, stating no special concessions would be made for celebrities or industries.
  • The incident has reignited discussions about drug use in the Malayalam film industry, with calls for greater accountability and systemic reforms.