Amir Shokeen Apologises Over Viral Racist Video Targeting Tripura Youth, Delhi Police Visit His House

A Delhi-based content creator, Amir Shokeen, has apologised after facing widespread criticism over a viral video in which he was allegedly seen making racially derogatory remarks against a youth from Tripura. The video triggered strong condemnation across the Northeast, with political leaders and organisations demanding action against him.

Shokeen issued an apology video on Wednesday amid mounting backlash over the incident. However, he claimed that the controversial video was scripted and that the man featured in it was known to him.

Amir Shokeen Claims Viral Video Was Scripted

In his clarification, Shokeen said the man had previously worked at a friend's cafe in Ahmedabad. He described the exchange as a humorous video in which both individuals were joking and maintained that he had no intention of insulting anyone. ‘Fellow Indians Made Me Feel Like I Don’t Belong Here’: Meghalaya Woman Faces Racism Twice in One Day in Delhi, Shares Painful Experience in Emotional Video.

"I apologise with folded hands if I hurt anyone. It was not my intention. I love and respect everyone," he said in the apology video.

Amir Shokeen Apologises Over Viral Racist Video Targeting Tripura Youth

Despite his apology, the incident has continued to draw criticism, with several political leaders calling for action over the alleged racial abuse.

Kiren Rijiju, Manik Saha Demand Action

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted strongly to the controversy and vowed action against Shokeen.

"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," he said.

"People who tolerate such wicked behaviour in the society are also responsible for the spread of hatred," the minister added.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha also directed the state's Director General of Police (DGP) to coordinate with Delhi Police over the matter.

The BJP has claimed that Shokeen is associated with the Congress. Meanwhile, political parties in Tripura, including the CPI(M), Congress and Tipra Motha Party (TMP), have condemned the reported incident and demanded action against the content creator.

Delhi Police Reach Amir Shokeen's House

A team of Delhi Police reached Shokeen's house in the national capital on Thursday morning. He has reportedly been on the run since the controversy erupted over the video.

Two youth and student organisations affiliated with the Tipra Motha Party have also lodged police complaints in Agartala against Shokeen. The complaints concern an allegedly racist video targeting a youth from Tripura and containing derogatory remarks.

The controversy has renewed concerns over racial discrimination against people from the Northeast, with political leaders and organisations calling for accountability over the alleged incident.

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