Shine Tom Chacko and Sreenath Bhasi questioned by excise officers in medicine case
Malayalam actors Shine Tom Chacko and Sreenath Bhasi appeared earlier than excise officers in Alappuzha on Monday, as a part of an ongoing investigation into the seizure of hybrid ganja price roughly ₹2 crore earlier this month. (Additionally Learn | ₹5000’”>Shine Tom Chacko’s brother Joe John responds to his drug allegations with sarcasm: ‘Will not even give me ₹5000’)
The medicine had been found within the possession of a lady, who allegedly informed the excise authorities that she had consumed medicine alongside each Chacko and Sreenath.
Primarily based on her assertion, the excise division issued notices to the actors, prompting their look for questioning. The investigation is a component of a bigger crackdown on drug-related actions, with excise officers analyzing the involvement of the actors on this specific case.
In the meantime, Chacko, who has beforehand confronted allegations of drug use and misconduct, continues to be below scrutiny.
On April 22, the Movie Workers Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) issued a remaining warning to the actor, urging him to chorus from any additional drug use or disruptive behaviour on movie units.
FEFKA’s basic secretary, B Unnikrishnan, held a press briefing the place he confirmed that Chacko had admitted to utilizing medicine.
“FEFKA knowledgeable relations of Shine that he required skilled help to beat the issue of drug use. We is not going to cooperate with him if he violates the peace of mind to not create any extra issues,” Unnikrishnan stated through the press convention.
Chacko’s troubles continued final week when he was concerned in an incident throughout a narcotics raid at a resort in Kochi. The actor reportedly fled the scene, however he was later apprehended by Kochi police on April 19 after a prolonged interrogation.
He was arrested however secured bail shortly afterwards. The continuing investigation has raised extra questions on Chacko’s involvement within the drug-related case.
Commissioner of Police Putta Vimaladitya knowledgeable ANI that the investigation remains to be ongoing. “Investigation with regard to a case registered towards actor Shine Tom Chacko is occurring. Now we have taken some samples to be forwarded to the FSL and primarily based on the outcomes, we are going to conduct additional investigation. There are specific different circumstances which we’re investigating as properly… He’s cooperating with the investigation and as of now, we won’t be able to truly take it additional or make any conclusive remarks except we have now some extra info… He has given a proof and we’re verifying whether it is true,” the police official stated.
Earlier, Chacko appeared on the Ernakulam North Police Station in response to a discover issued by the police, requesting a proof for his try to flee the resort through the narcotics raid. Chacko’s legal professionals accompanied him throughout this look.
