Kochi: Actor Shine Tom Chacko will be moved to a de-addiction centre after he admitted to taking drugs and he expressed desire The drugs were found in the possession of a woman, who allegedly told the excise authorities that she had consumed drugs alongside both Chacko and Bhasi.
Based on her statement, the excise department issued notices to the actors, prompting their appearance for questioning.
The investigation is part of a larger crackdown on drug-related activities, with excise officials examining the involvement of the actors in this particular case.
Meanwhile, Shine Tom Chacko, who has previously faced allegations of drug use and misconduct, continues to be under scrutiny.
On April 22, the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) issued a final warning to the actor, urging him to refrain from any further drug use or disruptive behaviour on film sets.
The decision comes after the actor, who was arrested for allegedly possessing a hybrid marijuana, confessed during questioning that he had been using various narcotic substances, including synthetic drugs.
The treatment will be conducted under the supervision of the Excise Department, as part of the government’s “Vimukthi” (De-addiction) programme.
Shine to move to deaddiction centre
