Delhi Police have registered a case against social media influencer Amir Shokeen following nationwide outrage over a viral video that allegedly featured the racial harassment and public humiliation of a youth from Tripura. The incident involving the use of derogatory terms sparked widespread condemnation from various student bodies and political leaders.
The Tripura Students Forum Delhi lodged a formal complaint with the Joint Commissioner of Police of the Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region on October 21, 2026. Following the filing of the FIR, a Delhi Police team visited Shokeen's residence and the investigation was referred to the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha directed his Director General of Police to coordinate closely with Delhi Police to ensure strict legal action.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the act, vowing that the accused will be punished for the incident which occurred after the video was posted on Instagram on September 19, 2026. On October 21, 2026, the Youth Tipra Federation also submitted a formal complaint to the New Capital Complex Police Station in Agartala.
