Racial Abuse Viral Video: Tripura Student Body Demands FIR
Tripura Students Forum Delhi approaches Delhi Police over a viral video alleging sexual assault and racial slurs against a person from Tripura.
The Tripura Students Forum Delhi (TSFD) has moved the Delhi Police to take immediate action following a shocking viral video on Instagram. The student body is seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) and an urgent investigation into an incident involving alleged sexual assault, racial harassment, and the public humiliation of an individual from Tripura.
The formal complaint was submitted to the Joint Commissioner of Police, Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region (SPUNER), highlighting a disturbing trend of ethnic prejudice and violence.
The Viral Video and Allegations
At the center of the controversy is a clip circulating on Instagram, allegedly uploaded by a content creator operating under the handle @amirshokeen. According to the TSFD, the video depicts an individual from Tripura being subjected to degrading treatment, harassment, and sexual assault.
The forum pointed out that the content creator used racially derogatory slurs, including terms like "Chinki" and "Chiness," specifically to demean the victim's ethnic and regional identity. The complaint emphasizes that such expressions are not just insults but raise grave concerns regarding racial prejudice and the fundamental right to dignity and equal treatment.
An Affront to State Dignity
Beyond the personal attack on the victim, the TSFD stated that the content creator made derogatory references to the state of Tripura itself. The forum asserted that this conduct has caused widespread anguish among the Tripura community, viewing it as a direct affront to the prestige, reputation, and honor of their home state.
Demands for Justice
In its representation to the Delhi Police, the TSFD has urged the authorities to take the following steps:
- Formally register an FIR and launch an impartial probe into the assault and racial abuse.
- Verify the identity of the person operating the social media handle and identify any others who helped record or facilitate the incident.
- Establish a safe and confidential method to contact the victim and record their statement with sensitivity.
- Secure electronic evidence, including the original video, metadata, and the upload history from the platform.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Condemns the Act
The incident has drawn the attention of Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, who strongly condemned the racial harassment and assault.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Minister asserted that the perpetrator would face strict legal consequences. He revealed that the Delhi Police and Tripura Police are currently coordinating to ensure decisive action is taken.
"This evil man will be punished. There was delay in lodging the official complaint, but Delhi Police and Tripura Police will teach him a hard lesson. People who tolerate such wicked behavior in the society are also responsible for the spread of hatred."
The complaint has been officially received by the office of the Joint CP cum Nodal Officer for the North-East Region of the Delhi Police, and further legal actions are currently awaited.