Politics · India · 2 hrs ago
Delhi Police unit to investigate video of alleged racial abuse of Tripura youth
Delhi Police will investigate a viral video that allegedly shows a youth from Tripura being subjected to racial abuse and humiliation.
The person accused is Delhi-based content creator Amir Shokeen.
Police visited his home but said they could not find him there.
The video has drawn condemnation from Union minister Kiren Rijiju and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who called for action.
Shokeen says the incident was scripted and apologised if his words hurt anyone.
A Tripura students' group has asked police to preserve the recording and other digital evidence.
The police are examining the case, and further details of the investigation are awaited.
Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit will investigate a viral video allegedly showing racial abuse and humiliation of a youth from Tripura.
The police’s Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region formally asked the IFSO unit to investigate.
Police visited content creator Amir Shokeen’s residence, but an officer said he was absconding.
The Tripura Students Forum Delhi filed a complaint seeking an impartial investigation and preservation of electronic evidence.
Shokeen said the incident was scripted and apologised if his words hurt anyone.
- Who
- Delhi Police’s IFSO unit will investigate the video; it allegedly shows content creator Amir Shokeen abusing a youth from Tripura.
- What
- Police are investigating a viral video alleged to show racial abuse and humiliation.
- When
- The video surfaced on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026; the IFSO investigation was announced on Thursday, October 22.
- Where
- Delhi; the youth is from Tripura.
- Why
- The investigation follows allegations of racial abuse and a complaint from the Tripura Students Forum Delhi.
Tripura Students Forum Delhi and political leaders
Amir Shokeen
Nature of incident
Tripura Students Forum Delhi and political leaders
The forum alleged the video showed racial abuse, harassment and humiliating treatment; political leaders condemned the alleged conduct and called for action.
Amir Shokeen
Shokeen said the incident was scripted and said he did not intend to insult people from Tripura.
Response
Tripura Students Forum Delhi and political leaders
The forum sought an impartial investigation and appropriate legal action.
Amir Shokeen
Shokeen apologised if his words hurt anyone.
The video allegedly showing racial remarks surfaced online.
Political leaders in Tripura condemned the alleged conduct and demanded legal action.
The Tripura Students Forum Delhi sent a complaint to the Joint Commissioner of Police, SPUNER, seeking an urgent and impartial investigation.
Delhi Police said its IFSO unit would investigate the video after a formal request from SPUNER.
- Investigating unit
- Delhi Police Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO)
- Requesting unit
- Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region (SPUNER)
- Person identified
- Amir Shokeen
- Complainant
- Tripura Students Forum Delhi
- Complaint date
- October 21, 2026
- Youth’s home state
- Tripura
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What people are saying
This evil man will be punished. There was a delay in lodging the official complaint, but Delhi Police and Tripura Police will teach him a hard lesson
I did not intend to insult the people of Tripura, and I apologise if my words hurt anyone.
Establish a precedent that is both resounding and unmistakable, ensuring no one ever dares insult Tripura and the Tiprasa community again
This type of attitude is intolerable.
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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.