Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has been admitted to a de-addiction centre in Kerala following allegations of drug abuse made by actress Vincy Aloshious. A few days ago, Vincy had filed a complaint with the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce, accusing Chacko of misbehaving with her under the influence of drugs.
The two worked together in the film Soothravakyam, when Chacko allegedly entered Vincy's room while she was changing and also asked her if he should help her "fix her dress".
Soon after Vincy's complaint, the Kochi Police raided a hotel where Chacko was staying and allegedly consuming drugs, and upon seeing the cops, he had fled from the hotel. However, he was later arrested and was granted bail the same day.
Chacko reportedly admitted to using narcotic substances during interrogation by cops and expressed his desire to recover from his addiction. According to a report by Mathrubhumi, the actor will undergo treatment under the Kerala government’s de-addiction programme called 'Vimukthi'. The Excise Department will oversee his recovery process.
Earlier this month, Chacko, along with actor Sreenath Bhasi, was also questioned in connection with a hybrid ganja case. In the same case, film directors Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza were arrested a few days ago.
The drugs racket came to light when Excise officers in Alappuzha seized Rs 2 crore worth of hybrid ganja from two individuals, Christina and Feroz, earlier in April. Christina reportedly told the police that she had used drugs with Chacko and Bhasi.
Chacko is yet to issue an official statement on his arrest and rehab.
