# Amir Shokeen remanded to five-day police custody

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-over-amir-shokeen-racial-abuse-allegations
> Updated: 2026-10-23T13:06:14.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 3.

Delhi Police have arrested social media influencer Amir Shokeen following the circulation of a viral video in which he allegedly subjected a youth from Tripura to racial abuse and public humiliation. The footage reportedly shows Shokeen using slurs such as ‘Chinki’ and ‘Chiness’ while mocking the young man’s appearance.

Shokeen was traced to a relative’s residence in Delhi’s Karol Bagh area through technical surveillance. He faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. Authorities noted that Shokeen has a prior criminal record involving charges of public nuisance and criminal intimidation.

In response to the backlash, Shokeen issued apologies on social media, claiming the interaction was scripted for humor and expressing regret to the people of Tripura. However, his apology drew further criticism after he referred to the state as ‘Tripuram’. The incident prompted formal complaints from the Tripura Students Forum Delhi (TSFD) and various student organizations, alongside condemnation from political leaders and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Following the expiration of an initial one-day judicial custody, the Tis Hazari Court has remanded Shokeen to five days of police custody. The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit is handling the investigation, which seeks to recover a mobile phone and travel to Ahmedabad to identify and arrest other individuals appearing in the video. While the 19-year-old victim, a housekeeping staff member in Ahmedabad, had previously stated he pardoned Shokeen following an unconditional apology, police are proceeding due to significant public and political pressure.

## Claims

- Amir Shokeen allegedly referred to a youth from Tripura as 'Chinese' in a viral video. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Amir Shokeen claimed the video was scripted and meant as a joke. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the incident and vowed punishment for the influencer. (single source)
- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha directed the DGP to coordinate with Delhi Police. (single source)
- Shokeen referred to the state of Tripura as 'Tripuram' in an apology video. (single source)
- The Youth Tipra Federation and TIPRA Indigenous Students’ Federation filed complaints in Agartala. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Amir Shokeen remanded to five-day police custody over racial abuse video

Social media influencer Amir Shokeen has been sent to five-day police custody by a Delhi court regarding an alleged racial abuse video targeting a youth from Tripura.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/influencer-amir-shokeen-sent-to-police-custody-for-racial-harassment

### 2026-10-21: Tripura officials seek action over alleged racial abuse in Delhi

Tripura officials and student groups are seeking legal action against a content creator following an alleged viral video featuring racial slurs and harassment of a tribal youth in Delhi.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tripura-officials-seek-action-over-alleged-racial-abuse-in-delhi

### 2026-10-21: Amir Shokeen arrested for racial harassment of Tripura youth

Influencer Amir Shokeen has been arrested by Delhi Police after a viral video showed him racially abusing a youth from Tripura. Shokeen claims the incident was scripted, but legal action is proceeding.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amir-shokeen-faces-backlash-over-alleged-racial-abuse-of-tripura-youth

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