‘Chinese’ jibe: Delhi Police files FIR against social media influencer Amir Shokeen over racial slurs against Tripura youth
Delhi Police has filed an FIR against social media influencer Amir Shokeen following a viral video where he used racial slurs against a youth from Tripura. The incident sparked widespread condemnation from political leaders and tribal organizations, leading Shokeen to issue a public apology.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing concerns regarding hate speech on social media platforms and the legal repercussions for influencers targeting marginalized communities.
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against social media influencer Amir Shokeen over a viral video allegedly showing him making racial slurs against a youth from Tripura.The case was registered at Sadar Bazar police station under Sections 192, 196, 352 and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Shokeen has previously faced cases under Sections 323, 324, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).The video, which surfaced online on Tuesday evening, purportedly shows Shokeen taunting the youth over his ethnicity, asking him if he was the “president” of a neighbouring country. He allegedly mocked Tripura when the youth said he was Indian and also referred to him as “Chinese”.
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