Delhi Police's IFSO to probe viral video of Tripura youth subjected to racial abuse
The Delhi Police's IFSO unit is investigating a viral video that allegedly shows a content creator racially abusing a youth from Tripura. Government officials have condemned the act and promised strict legal action against the accused, who is currently absconding.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding racial discrimination against people from Northeast India and the role of law enforcement in addressing hate speech on social media.
Delhi Police's IFSO to probe viral video of Tripura youth subjected to racial abuse left A viral video purportedly shows a content creator allegedly subjecting a youth from Tripura to racial abuse and humiliation. (X/@KirenRijiju) https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/160afg/article71610637.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Untitled%20design%203.png Police personnel have also visited the residence of the content creator, identified as Amir Shokeen, but a senior police officer said he was found absconding New Delhi The Delhi Police's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit will investigate a viral video purportedly showing a content creator allegedly subjecting a youth from Tripura to racial abuse and humiliation, officials said on Thursday (October 22, 2026). The police's Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region (SPUNER) has formally written to the IFSO unit, asking it to investigate the video, they said.
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