Tripura Youth Congress FIR: YouTuber Amir Shokeen Arrested for Racial Slurs
Delhi influencer Amir Shokeen arrested for alleged racial harassment and derogatory remarks against a youth from Tripura.
A Delhi-based content creator and social media influencer, Amir Shokeen, has been arrested following allegations of racial harassment and the use of derogatory language against a youth from Tripura. The incident has sparked outrage, leading the Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress to file a First Information Report (FIR) to protect the dignity and identity of people from the northeastern region.
Allegations of Racial Discrimination
The controversy centers around a video posted by Shokeen approximately a month ago. According to Nil Kamal Saha, president of the Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress, the influencer targeted a young man from Tripura, mocking his physical appearance and identity. Saha alleged that Shokeen used the term “Chinese” as a racial slur and further insulted the state by distorting its name to “Chutpura.”
Condemning the remarks, the Youth Congress urged authorities to treat the matter with urgency, emphasizing that such insults are an attack on the identity of individuals from Northeast India.
Police Action and Arrest
The Delhi Police took swift action after discovering the controversial content on social media. DCP North District Niharika Bhatt stated that given the gravity of the offense, the police themselves acted as the complainant to register the case at the Sadar Bazaar Police Station.
Following a day of technical surveillance and multiple raids across Delhi, teams from the North District apprehended the accused, identified as Mohammad Amir, on Thursday evening.
Legal Charges Filed
The case has been registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 192: Provocation with intent to cause a riot.
- Section 196: Promoting enmity between different groups.
- Section 352: Intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace.
- Section 353: Statements conducing to public mischief.
Coordination Between Delhi and Tripura Police
The legal proceedings are now moving toward a cross-state coordination. A team from the Tripura Police has already arrived in Delhi and is expected to visit the Sadar Bazaar Police Station to take custody of the influencer from the Delhi Police.
DCP Bhatt confirmed that the accused will be subjected to sustained interrogation to uncover further details of the case. Following this, the police intend to produce Amir Shokeen before a court to seek transit remand, which would allow them to transport him to Tripura for further legal proceedings.