Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Popular YouTuber and political commentator Savukku Shankar was released from Puzhal Central Prison after the Tamil Nadu government revoked the preventive detention order imposed against him under the Goondas Act. His release followed the recommendation of an advisory committee constituted to review cases registered under the law after the change in government in the State.Shankar had earlier been arrested in connection with alleged defamatory remarks made against the previ…
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Chennai, April 14 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Police have granted a three-day parole to YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar, also known as A. Shankar, who is currently detained under the Tamil Nadu Goondas Act of 1982, following the death of his mother, A. Kamala. Shankar, who was lodged at Puzhal Central Prison, had been served with a detention order under the Goondas Act on April 10, 2026. The preventive detention law allows authorities to detain individuals to prevent activities deemed prejudicial …
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) As part of the 77th Republic Day celebrations in Chennai, the city police have declared extensive areas in and around Marina Beach as a high-security Red Zone, imposing a complete ban on the operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), drones, and all other aerial objects on Sunday and Monday. The ban will apply across key ceremonial routes, with exemptions granted only for authorised government arrangements connected to the Republic Day events.According to an of…