Social media has erupted in heated discussions after a group of unidentified individuals, disguised as sanitation workers, unlawfully entered the residence of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar on 24 March 2025. The intruders reportedly ransacked the house, terrorized his mother, and smeared filth across the rooms and dining table.
According to police sources, the attack was allegedly motivated by remarks Shankar made in one of his YouTube videos, which the assailants deemed offensive to sanitation workers. Shankar later took to social media to share details of the incident, including screenshots of a video call made by one of the trespassers using his mother’s phone. In response, authorities deployed police officers to prevent further escalation.
Shankar accused Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President Selvaperunthagai of orchestrating the attack, claiming that his loyal supporter, V. Vanishree Vijayakumar, led the assault. Following these allegations, netizens launched an online campaign demanding her arrest for allegedly threatening a journalist and attempting an attack on his home.
Social media posts by V. Vanishree Vijayakumar suggested that the incident was premeditated, as she appeared to have planned the act in advance. Evidence from her now-deleted Facebook posts indicated that she was live-streaming the event, further reinforcing suspicions about her intent.
சவுக்கு சங்கர் வீட்டில் மலத்தை வீசி அராஜகம் செய்த செல்வப்பெருந்தகையின் அடயாள் வாணி ஶ்ரீ விஜயகுமார் தனது முகநூல் நேரலை பதிவுகளை அளித்துள்ளார் !
தடயத்தை அழித்தல் என்ற அடிப்படையிலும் காவல்துறை நேர்மையாக இருந்தால் இவர் மீது வழக்கு பதிய வேண்டும் ! pic.twitter.com/xF3HOkUzeQ
— Duraimurugan (@Saattaidurai) March 24, 2025
Even Vanishree was confronted by a police officer, who questioned her actions, stating that she had only been granted permission for a protest, yet she and her group had unlawfully entered and attacked the house. The officer confronted her, saying, “We have warned you multiple times to send them away and come with two others. Now, what is the point after ransacking the house there, and coming here to shout?” In response, another woman defended their actions, saying, “No one damaged the house.” The officer immediately countered, “Then? he destroyed it himself?” She casually replied, “Yes, sir.” The officer pressed further, “Is it? That elderly woman?”
சாதாரண போராட்டம் என்று அனுப்பி வைத்தேன். பொருட்களை அடித்து உடைத்துள்ளீர்களே என்று போராட்டம் நடத்திய வாணிஶ்ரீ விஜயக்குமாரை கீழ்ப்பாக்கம் காவல் ஆய்வாளர் கடிந்து கொள்ளும் காட்சி. pic.twitter.com/wqPVGuimpW
— Savukku Shankar (@SavukkuOfficial) March 25, 2025
Vanishree’s social media post showcased her close ties with the Congress party and firm support for TNCC Chief Selvaperunthagai. Following this revelation, netizens voiced their outrage and demanded her arrest.
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