The Greater Chennai Police have granted a three-day parole to YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar, also known as A. Shankar, who is detained under the Tamil Nadu Goondas Act of 1982 following his mother A. Kamala’s demise. Shankar, held at Puzhal Central Prison, received a detention order under the Goondas Act on April 10, 2026, allowing authorities to prevent activities against public order.
Upon Shankar’s legal counsel’s plea on April 13, informing about his mother’s passing, the police reviewed the request on humanitarian grounds. They approved temporary leave for Shankar to attend the final rites, scheduled on Hosur Main Road in Bengaluru. The three-day parole began at 8 p.m. on April 13 and will end at 8 p.m. on April 16, with strict supervision and security measures in place.
Under heavy police protection, Shankar will be escorted from Puzhal Central Prison-II to Bengaluru for the funeral. Continuous surveillance will be maintained during his stay and funeral attendance. It is mandated that after the parole, Shankar must return promptly to Puzhal prison in Chennai, with any breach leading to legal consequences.
The decision to grant parole on compassionate grounds, even in cases of preventive detention, follows standard protocols while ensuring necessary security measures.
