‘It was scripted, a joke’: Delhi influencer apologises over racial abuse of Tripura youth
Social media influencer Amir Shokeen has apologized after a video showing him racially abusing a youth from Tripura went viral. The Delhi Police is currently investigating the incident following public outcry and a formal complaint.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing issues regarding racial discrimination and the accountability of social media influencers in India.
NEW DELHI: Social media influencer Amir Shokeen has apologised after a video purportedly showing him subjecting a youth from Tripura to racial abuse and humiliation triggered widespread condemnation, even as the Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit is set to investigate the viral clip.In an apology video, Shokeen said he had intended the video as a joke and sought forgiveness from the people of Tripura and chief minister Manik Saha, who had called for action over the incident.“Jai Babaji, brothers, as you know, I made a video, it was a joke video, but for that, if any of the brothers of Tripura are offended, I am apologizing again, forgive me,” he said.Referring to Saha’s post on the controversy, Shokeen added that he was apologising to the chief minister as well.
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