Actor Shine Tom Chacko admitted to de-addiction centre amid drug abuse claims
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was admitted to a de-addiction centre amid drug abuse claims by his co-stars. Recently, 'Soothravakyam' co-star Vincy Aloshious filed a complaint with the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce alleging misconduct and drug usage on the film sets. Soon after the claims, he was arrested by the police, where he confessed to using narcotic substances.He expressed his wish to overcome his addiction and hence he has now been admitted to the rehabilitation centre. Upon Vincy's complaint, the Kerala film body informed Chacko's family and said that he needed professional assistance for his addiction.advertisementAccording to Mathrubhumi report, the 'Leo' actor will undergo treatment as part of the Kerala government's de-addiction programme called 'Vimukthi'. His treatment will be supervised by the Excise department.
While Vincy Aloshious did not file a police complaint, the Excise Department took notice of it and arrested Shine Tom Chacko. After being grilled for hours, he was let out on bail.Recently, Shine Tom Chacko and Sreenath Bhasi were questioned by the Excise department in connection with the hybrid ganja case. Recently, director Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza were arrested for the possession of marijuana.Earlier this month, the Excise officials in Kerala's Alappuzha seized hybrid ganja worth Rs 2 crore from Christina and Feroz. The 41-year-old Christina claimed that she had consumed drugs with Chacko and Bhasi, after which they were summoned by the police.
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