Tamil YouTuber Savukku Shankar Arrest And Accident In Detail

Earlier today, popular YouTuber Savukku Shankar was arrested by the Coimbatore Cybercrime Police in Theni for allegedly defaming female constables. While being transported from Theni to Coimbatore, the police vehicle collided with a lorry near Dharapuram in Tirupur district, resulting in minor injuries to Shankar and all the guards.

Who is Savukku Shankar?

Savukku Shankar, also known as A. Shankar, is a controversial figure in Tamil Nadu, India. He is a YouTuber and former government employee who was suspended from his position as a lower division clerk in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption.

Savukku Shankar Defamatory Case:

According to the police, Savukku Shankar was arrested by the Cyber Crime Wing for allegedly making derogatory remarks about police personnel in Tamil Nadu during an interview he gave to another YouTube channel. A case was filed against him based on a complaint lodged by Sub-Inspector Sukanya of the Crime Branch Wing, Coimbatore City Police. 

The accused has been charged for offences committed under Sections 294 (b), 509 and 353 IPC r/w section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act and section 67 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000.

Savukku Shankar Vehicle Accident:

Tamil Youtuber Savukku Shankar was arrested on Saturday, May 4 in Theni by the Coimbatore Cyber ​​Crime Police. While he was being taken to Coimbatore, the police vehicle met with an accident. According to reports, all the occupants of the vehicle sustained minor injuries following the accidents. After providing proper treatment to Savukku Shankar, he was transported to Coimbatore in an alternate vehicle.