Delhi content creator arrested over racial abuse of Tripura youth
Delhi police have arrested a content creator named Amir Shokeen for racially abusing a youth from Tripura in a viral video. The incident has drawn condemnation from government officials, and an investigation is underway.
Why it matters
The case underscores rising concerns regarding racial discrimination and the misuse of social media platforms to incite hatred against marginalized groups.
Delhi content creator arrested over racial abuse of Tripura youth The Agartala police have registered a case and are expected to come to Delhi to investigate the matter, according to Additional Commissioner of Police (IFSO) Sanjay Bhatia NEW DELHI A Delhi-based social media content creator, Amir Shokeen, was arrested by the North District police in Karol Bagh on Thursday evening for allegedly subjecting a youth from Tripura to racial abuse and humiliation, an official said. A video purportedly showing Mr. Shokeen making derogatory remarks against the youth has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread condemnation across the Northeast. In a post on X, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, “This evil man will be punished.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in