Actor Deploys for Police Questioning after Viral Escape Video
Shine Tom Chacko, a Malayalam cinema actor, was arrested on Saturday by the Kerala police for a drug-related probe. The arrest came after a four-hour questioning session at the Ernakulam North Police Station that morning, to which the actor reported with his legal team.
The authorities have confirmed that Chacko will be subjected to a medical check-up as part of the normal legal process. His arrest is a result of a wider investigation into possible drug business within a hotel in Kochi. The issue was brought to the public eye when CCTV footage seemed to depict the actor leaping from the third floor to escape police, which generated extensive coverage in the media.
Background on the Drug Raid in Kochi
The Kerala police had previously launched a search operation in a Kochi hotel on the basis of reliable information about suspected drug abuse. The raid was one of several such operations being carried out against narcotics in urban entertainment centers. Officials said Shine Tom Chacko was present at the spot during the operation.
Eyewitness and CCTV recordings indicate that the actor tried to evade police by leaping from the third to the second floor of the hotel complex and then out of the complex. The video, which went viral on social media, triggered instant media and public attention, thereby resulting in a formal summons by the police.
Legal Proceedings and Police Statement
After the viral video and news of his escape, Shine Tom Chacko was officially called in for questioning. Responding to the order, he arrived at the Ernakulam North Police Station at 10 a.m. on Saturday, accompanied by his legal advisor. The session took around four hours.
Police authorities subsequently confirmed that he was arrested and said additional procedural measures, such as a medical examination, would be carried out. Authorities stated that such measures follow standard procedure in drug cases, and updates will be issued based on the outcome.
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