Overview
- Shine Tom Chacko was arrested by Kerala Police under NDPS Act Sections 27 and 29 for alleged drug use and abetment, and BNS Section 238 for evidence tampering.
- The actor was released on bail the same day after four hours of interrogation at Ernakulam North Police Station.
- Chacko fled a Kochi hotel during an anti-drug raid earlier in the week but no narcotics were recovered from the scene.
- Actress Vincy Aloshious initially filed a misconduct complaint against Chacko, alleging inappropriate behavior under the influence, but has since withdrawn the complaint citing a breach of trust.
- Public and industry responses include actor Unni Mukundan defending the film industry and Chacko's brother offering sarcastic remarks about the allegations.