Delhi court sends content creator Amir Shokeen to five-day police custody in racial abuse case

Police produce Amir Shokeen before a Special SC/ST Court in connection with a case of alleged racial slur against a Tripura youth in New Delhi on October 24, 2026. | Photo credit: ANI

A Delhi court on Saturday (October 24, 2026) sent content creator Amir Shokeen to five-day police custody in a case related to the alleged racial abuse of a Tripura youth in a video that went viral on social media.

Shokeen was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Shilpi Jain after his one-day judicial custody granted on Friday (October 23, 2026) ended.

The police told the court that Shokeen needs to be taken to Ahmedabad to identify and arrest other persons allegedly involved in the incident.

The Delhi Police arrested Shokeen on Thursday (October 22, 2026) after taking suo motu cognizance of a video that allegedly showed the Tripura youth being subjected to racial remarks and humiliation.

The case is being investigated by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police based on a tip-off from the Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region (SPUNER).

According to police sources, the video was allegedly shot in Ahmedabad around a month ago and the roles of seven to eight people are under investigation.

The incident drew widespread condemnation, with Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha calling for action against those involved.

Mr. Saha directed the Tripura Director General of Police to coordinate with the Delhi Police, while Mr. Rijiju said the accused would face strict action.

Tripura Students Forum Delhi also sought an impartial investigation and preservation of electronic evidence, including the original recording, metadata, account details and recording history.

Published – 24 Oct 2026 13:56 IST