TVK withdraws Goondas Act against Savukku Shankar

21 May 2026

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21 May 2026

TVK withdraws Goondas Act against Savukku Shankar

Move follows review of detention case involving jailed YouTuber

By Staff Writer

21 May 2026

Actor Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government has withdrawn the Goondas Act against jailed YouTuber Savukku Shankar after reviewing his detention case. Authorities said the case will now proceed under regular legal provisions going forward.

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