‘Savukku’ Shankar moves Madras High Court seeking CBI probe against former Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun
YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar has petitioned the Madras High Court to initiate a CBI investigation into A. Arun, the Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. The petition follows a court ruling that censured Arun for deliberately misusing the Goondas Act to issue preventive detention orders during his tenure as Chennai Police Commissioner.
Why it matters
This case highlights concerns regarding the potential abuse of power by high-ranking law enforcement officials and the judicial oversight required to maintain civil liberties.
YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar, 50, has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against the Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) A. Arun in light of the adverse findings and observations made against him by the court on May 29, 2026.
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