Three-day parole for ‘Savukku’ Shankar to attend mother’s funeral

The parole was sanctioned after a petition was submitted by Mr. Shankar’s counsel on April 13, 2026, stating that the detenu’s mother had passed away on MondayUpdated - April 15, 2026 04:24 am IST - CHENNAI

‘Savukku’ Shankar

| Photo Credit: Instagram / @savukku_shankar

The Greater Chennai Police has granted a three-day parole to Youtuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar, a detenu under the Tamil Nadu Goondas Act of 1982, following the demise of his mother, A. Kamala.He was detained under the Goondas Act and the detention order was served to him in Puzhal prison on April 10, 2026. Published - April 14, 2026 12:26 am IST