Savukku Shankar's Lawyer Says YouTuber Assaulted In Coimbatore Jail, Alleges 'Threat To Life'

The lawyer of YouTuber Savukku Shankar alleged that the right hand of his client was fractured in the assault and no proper treatment was provided to him. 

According to the lawyer, Shankar had minor injuries on his mouth, and there were no other injuries observed before his imprisonment.

Source : ABP Nadu

The lawyer of YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar alleged his client was assaulted in Coimbatore Central prison. He claimed that the life of Shankar was in danger and the police personnel allegedly acted out of vendetta. They alleged that the right hand of Shankar was fractured in the assault and no proper treatment was provided to him. 

On Saturday, the Coimbatore cybercrime police arrested YouTuber Shankar for making derogatory remarks about women constables from Theni. Following that, he was lodged in Coimbatore central prison. 
 
Addressing media persons on Monday, advocate S Gopalakrishnan mentioned that prior to Shankar being lodged in prison, he was brought to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) for a medical assessment.

According to him, Shankar had minor injuries on his mouth, and there were no other injuries observed before his imprisonment.

According to The New Indian Express, Gopalakrishnan alleged, "On Saturday night, more than ten policemen assaulted him with a plastic pipe wrapped in cloth. As a result, Shankar suffered severe injuries all over his body. His right arm is fractured."

The advocate alleged that Senthil Kumar, who previously served as the superintendent of prison in Cuddalore during Shankar's imprisonment, is now the superintendent of Coimbatore Central Prison. He claimed that this transition has led to a case being registered against Shankar in Coimbatore, where he is being subjected to torture. According to the advocate, this mistreatment is driven by vendetta, with the police targeting Shankar unjustly.

Gopalakrishnan added that he has submitted a petition to the court, requesting the judge's direct intervention to personally assess Shankar and grant permission for his treatment at a private hospital.

On Saturday, Shankar also suffered minor injuries after the police vehicle in which he was taken to Coimbatore from Theni escorted by police personnel was involved in an accident near Dharapuram in Tirupur district.