YouTuber Amir Shokeen Arrested for Racial Slurs; Tripura Police Reach Delhi
Tripura Police reach Delhi to take custody of influencer Amir Shokeen after he allegedly used racial slurs against a man from Tripura in a video.
A high-profile legal drama is unfolding in the national capital as a team from the Tripura Police has arrived in Delhi to take custody of popular social media influencer and YouTuber Amir Shokeen. The content creator stands accused of using racial slurs against a man from Tripura in a video posted approximately one month ago, sparking outrage and leading to his arrest.
The Crackdown on Hate Speech
The controversy began when a video featuring Amir Shokeen surfaced on social media, in which he allegedly targeted an individual from Tripura with racial insults. The nature of the content was deemed so severe that the Delhi Police decided to take proactive action. Instead of waiting for a private complaint, the police themselves stepped in as the complainant to ensure the matter was handled with the necessary urgency.
DCP North District Niharika Bhatt confirmed that the case was registered at the Sadar Bazaar Police Station after the authorities became aware of the offensive content through social media platforms.
The Manhunt and Arrest
Bringing Shokeen into custody was not a simple task. According to officials, multiple teams from the North District launched a coordinated operation across Delhi. The police employed technical surveillance and conducted several raids throughout the day to track the influencer's movements.
The operation culminated on Thursday evening when the accused, identified as Mohammad Amir, was finally apprehended and arrested in connection with the racial harassment case.
Serious Legal Charges
The Delhi Police have invoked several stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the YouTuber. The charges include:
- 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.
What Happens Next?
The arrival of the Tripura Police team marks the next phase of the investigation. The team is expected to visit the Sadar Bazaar Police Station to coordinate the handover of the accused. To legally transport Amir Shokeen from Delhi to Tripura, the police will produce him before a court to seek a transit remand.
DCP Niharika Bhatt stated that the Delhi Police will continue to coordinate closely with their counterparts from Tripura. The accused will undergo sustained interrogation to uncover further details and establish the full context of the controversial video.