Kochi, April 19 -- Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, who was arrested on Saturday and later taken to the General Hospital by Kochi City North Police officials for a medical test in connection with alleged drug use, has been released on bail.

The Malayalam actor appeared before the police in connection with an incident where he ran away from a hotel room in Kochi during a raid, Kerala police officials said in an official statement.

Earlier, the actor appeared at the Ernakulam North Police Station with his lawyers.

Shine appeared in response to a notice issued by the police, which asked him to explain the reason behind his attempt to flee from the hotel room.

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