YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar has been released from Puzhal prison on interim bail for 12 weeks, from December 26, 2025, to March 25, 2026. The Madras High Court granted bail considering his medical condition and the repeated curtailment of his liberty. The court questioned the repeated incarceration of the journalist, raising concerns about potential abuse of law by the state government and whether he is being targeted for expressing views on YouTube. Shankar was arrested on December 13 on allegations of assault and extortion.