The Madras High Court has granted bail to YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar, 50, in an attempt-to-murder case registered against him after he allegedly pelted stones at the escort police personnel who accompanied him to Chennai pursuant to his arrest in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, on April 8, 2026.
Justice L. Victoria Gowri granted the relief on the condiition that the petitioner, after his release from prison, must appear before the Inspector of Puzhal police station every day until further orders. He was further directed to cooperate with the investigation and appear for police inquiry as and when required.
