Content creator Amir Shaukeen wept openly on camera and folded his hands in apology as police took him to Ahmedabad for a crime scene recreation. He is accused of making racist remarks against a young man from Tripura in a video that went viral. A four-member team from Delhi’s Sadar Bazar police station escorted him, and legal proceedings are still under way.
The case began when a clip showing Shaukeen making racially derogatory comments to the Tripura youth spread across social media. It drew widespread condemnation across the Northeast and beyond.
Shaukeen, who is currently in Delhi Police custody, spoke to NDTV. He admitted he was in the wrong and asked the public to forgive him. “I have come straight here with Delhi Police Crime Branch. I am apologising to the people of the Northeast. I accept my mistake, and I completely accept it,” he added. READ | Under Fire For Racist Video, Delhi Content Creator Apologises, Cops On Hunt The case began when a clip showing Shaukeen making racially derogatory comments to the Tripura youth spread across social media. It drew widespread condemnation across the Northeast and beyond. Political leaders and members of civil society criticised the incident. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted strongly on social media and promised strict legal action. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha asked the state’s DGP to coordinate with the Delhi Police, and leaders from different parties demanded action. The backlash led to quick police action and Shaukeen’s arrest.
Shaukeen said he was cooperating fully with the police as they recreated the scene and collected evidence.
