Shine Tom Chacko’s father C P Chacko’s mortal remains reach Thrissur: Actor and mother undergo treatment: Update

The mortal remains of C P Chacko, father of Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, who tragically lost his life in a road accident in Tamil Nadu, were brought to Thrissur late Friday night.


As reported by On Manorama, the body arrived at Jubilee Mission Hospital around 10:30 pm and was shifted to the mortuary.

The family had been travelling from their residence in Thrissur to Bengaluru for Chacko’s medical check-up when the accident occurred near Paraiyur in Palacode, Dharmapuri district, around 7 am on Friday. C P Chacko, aged 70, died on the spot after the MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) they were in was rammed into a turning truck.


Shine Tom Chacko and his mother hospitalised; brother and driver also sustain injuries

Actor Shine Tom Chacko and his mother, Maria Carmel, were injured in the crash and are currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thrissur. Maria sustained serious spinal injuries, while Shine suffered a fracture in his left hand. Both are expected to undergo surgery, pending consultations with medical specialists. Shine's brother Joe John Chacko, and the driver, Anis, also sustained injuries.



The accident occurred when the MPV, reportedly being driven at high speed by Shine’s manager Anis, collided with a truck that was taking a left turn. The impact left the front portion of the vehicle mangled, and Chacko succumbed to the crash instantly.


Funeral awaiting daughters’ arrival

According to the reports, Shine Tom Chacko’s sisters, Sumi and Riya, who are currently abroad, are expected to arrive in Thrissur by early Sunday. The final decision on C P Chacko’s funeral arrangements will be made following their return. On the work front, Shibe Tom Chacko was last seen in 'Alappuzha Gymkhana' which turned out to be a superhit. Shine Tom Chacko was also seen in the Ajith starrer 'Good Bad Ugly'.

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