Suresh Gopi visits Shine Tom Chacko in hospital

Actor and Member of Parliament Suresh Gopi visited actor Shine Tom Chacko at Sun Hospital in Thrissur on Saturday morning, following the tragic road accident that claimed the life of Shine’s father, C.

P. Chacko.Shine, who sustained a fracture in his left hand, is currently undergoing treatment alongside his mother, Maria Carmel, who suffered spinal injuries in the crash. Suresh Gopi reveals to the media - Actor only requires a minor surgeryAs reported by Asianet News, Suresh Gopi, after meeting the actor, assured the media that Shine’s condition is stable and requires only minor surgery. However, he also revealed that Shine’s mother is yet to be informed about her husband's passing.

Accident details and immediate aftermathThe fatal accident occurred on Friday morning near Nallampalli in Tamil Nadu’s Dharmapuri district. The family was traveling from Thrissur to Bengaluru for Shine’s medical treatment when their multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) collided with a turning truck. The MPV, reportedly being driven at high speed by Shine’s manager Anis, hit the rear of the truck, leading to a mangled front end and the instant death of 70-year-old C.

P. Chacko. Along with Shine and Maria, Shine’s brother Joe John Chacko and driver Anis were also injured but are said to be in stable condition.Funeral PlansReportedly, the mortal remains of C. P. Chacko were brought to Thrissur late Friday night and placed at the Jubilee Mission Hospital mortuary. The funeral is scheduled for Monday at 10:30 AM at Carmelite Church in Mundur, Thrissur. Public viewing will be held at the family residence in Mundur from 5 PM on Sunday. Shine’s sisters, Sumi and Riya, who are abroad, are expected to arrive by then.