Shine Tom Chacko: Shine Tom Chacko appears early before the excise in the hybrid ganja case; Investigation widens
The actor is reportedly undergoing treatment at a de-addiction center
According to Asianet News reports, the actor, who flew in from Bengaluru early this morning, reached the Excise office in Kochi around 7:30 AM — two and a half hours ahead of the scheduled time. Shine, who is reportedly undergoing treatment at a de-addiction center in Bengaluru, requested the officers to complete his questioning within an hour.
Actor Shine tom Chacko gets candid
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Shine tight-lipped; Sreenath Bhasi also appears before the excise
Shine remained tight-lipped when questioned by the media about his alleged acquaintance with Tasleema, the woman arrested earlier in the case. Actor Sreenath Bhasi also presented himself before the Excise for interrogation, while model Soumya from Kochi is expected to be questioned later today. Officials have reportedly prepared a detailed questionnaire based on evidence collected so far. Initial questioning is being conducted separately, after which the individuals may be cross-questioned together. Based on the findings, the investigation team will decide whether to list the actors as accused.
Tasleema’s confession: Shine Tom Chacko and Sreenath Bhasi used drugs
According to the sources, Tasleema had confessed that Shine Tom Chacko and Sreenath Bhasi used drugs with her. Examination of Tasleema’s phone revealed WhatsApp call records with Shine and chat history with Sreenath, adding significant weight to the case.
Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamsa’s arrest
In a separate but related development, Excise personnel arrested filmmakers Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamsa during a pre-dawn raid on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The duo was caught from the apartment of a director-cinematographer in Kochi, allegedly in possession of suspected hybrid cannabis. Meanwhile, Khalid Rahman recently delivered the superhit film ‘Alappuzha Gymkhana’ which received glowing reviews from the audiences.
