YouTuber Amir Shokeen Lands in Judicial Custody Over Racial Harassment
Delhi Police arrest YouTuber Amir Shokeen for alleged racial slurs and harassment of a Tripura youth. Court grants one-day judicial custody.
In a significant legal development, the Tis Hazari Court on Friday granted one-day judicial custody of social media influencer and YouTuber Amir Shokeen. The decision comes after the Delhi Police requested six days of custody to interrogate Shokeen regarding a case involving the alleged racial harassment of a youth from Tripura.
The Arrest and Police Action
The controversy erupted after a video began circulating on Instagram, which allegedly depicted a man from Tripura being subjected to degrading treatment, harassment, and sexual assault by a content creator. A student body from Tripura identified the Instagram account @amirshokeen as belonging to the accused.
Taking a strict stance on the matter, the Delhi Police initiated the legal process themselves. DCP North District Niharika Bhatt stated that the police became the complainant after discovering the incident through social media. Given the gravity of the allegations, a case was registered at the Sadar Bazar Police Station.
The Investigation Process
The apprehension of Shokeen was the result of a coordinated effort by the North District police. According to DCP Bhatt, multiple teams conducted extensive raids across Delhi and employed technical surveillance throughout Thursday. These operations culminated in the arrest of Mohammad Amir (Amir Shokeen) on Thursday evening.
Legal Charges and BNS Sections
The case has been registered under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), reflecting the seriousness of the alleged crimes. The specific sections mentioned by the police include:
- Section 192
- Section 196
- Section 352
- Section 353
Outcry and Demands in Tripura
The incident has sparked significant reactions in Tripura. Members of the Youth TIPRA Federation (YTF) and the TIPRA Indigenous Students Federation recently visited the NCC Police Station in Agartala to demand updates on the investigation.
During their visit, representatives of these organizations sought clarity on the progress of the case and the specific legal sections under which Shokeen was booked. Reports indicate that YTF members were informed that Amir Shokeen would likely be brought to Agartala within the next two to three days as the investigation proceeds.