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Amir Shokeen remanded to five-day police custody

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Amir Shokeen arrested for racial harassment of Tripura youth remanded to five-day police custody

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 has prompted formal complaints from the Tripura Students Forum Delhi (TSFD) and various student organizations in Agartala, seeking investigations into allegations of racial harassment, sexual assault, and public humiliation. Political leaders organizations, alongside condemnation from the CPI (M), Congress, and Tipra Motha Party have condemned the remarks, political leaders and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has stated that the ‘evil man will be punished’. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed Rijiju. Following the state Director General expiration of Police to coordinate with Delhi authorities to ensure a thorough investigation. Following his arrest, a Delhi court an initial one-day judicial custody, the Tis Hazari Court has remanded Shokeen to five days of police custody to facilitate further interrogation. Police officials stated custody. The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit is handling the need for continued custody investigation, which seeks to recover a mobile phone and travel to conduct investigations Ahmedabad to identify and arrest other individuals appearing in Ahmedabad. The case was officially registered at the Sadar Bazar Police Station. 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.

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  1. 2026-10-24 14:44 UTC Amir Shokeen remanded to five-day police custody
  2. 2026-10-24 07:57 UTC Amir Shokeen arrested for racial harassment of Tripura youth
  3. 2026-10-22 15:00 UTC Amir Shokeen arrested for racial harassment of Tripura youth
  4. 2026-10-22 07:45 UTC Investigation into Amir Shokeen for alleged racial abuse
  5. 2026-10-22 05:59 UTC Controversy over Amir Shokeen racial abuse allegations

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