Malayalam actors Shine Tom Chacko, Sreenath Bhasi questioned in hybrid ganja case
Popular Malayalam actors Shine Tom Chacko and Sreenath Bhasi appeared before the Excise officials in Kerala's Alappuzha for questioning. This is in connection with probing the seizure of hybrid ganja worth around Rs 2 crore from Christina and Feroz earlier this month. As per what she told the excise officials, she had consumed drugs along with both these actors. Based on her statement, notices were issued to them. After initial questioning, they were let out on station bail.advertisementThe accused, 41-year-old Christina alias Tasleema Sultan, is working in the film field as a script translator. The Excise officials seized 3 kg of weed from them. Christina and Feroze were arrested in a car along with hybrid ganja. Christina was staying in Chennai.The three were arrested from an apartment in Kochi, which belonged to prominent cinematographer, Samir Tahir. After the officials got a tip-off about the possession of the substance, they conducted a search and arrested them.
An official said, 'From the initial questioning, it was understood that they have been using ganja regularly for years now. They were in the apartment for a movie discussion. We have to investigate further about the supplier based on the information they gave."Last week, Malayalam filmmakers Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza were arrested by Excise in Kochi for possession of hybrid ganja (weed). Along with them, their friend, Shalif Mohammed, has also been arrested.Actor Shine Tom Chacko was recently in the news for alleged drug consumption on the film sets of 'Soothravakyam'. A complaint was filed with the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce for alleged drug consumption and misconduct. He was arrested and later let out on bail. The members of Film Chamber informed Chacko's family about the need for professional assistance for substance abuse.Must Watch
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