Delhi-based creator Amir Shokeen arrested over racial abuse of Tripura youth
The arrest follows an investigation into a video of the alleged incident that circulated on social media and triggered widespread criticism.
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MintWho is Amir Shokeen? Delhi-based influencer under fire for ‘Chinese jibe’ at Tripura youth — what's the case against him
Amir Shokeen was arrested by the police on Thursday after a purported video surfaced online showing him taunting the youth by calling him 'Chinese.'
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NDTVTripura Man Recounts Racial Abuse In Delhi After Content Creator Arrested
This incident had again raised questions about the normalisation of racial abuse of people from the northeast on social media, public space and the responsibility of content creators for their…
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Hindustan TimesDelhi Police arrest content creator Amir Shokeen over alleged racial jibes against Tripura man
Union minister Kiren Rijiju called for strict action, while Tripura DGP GS Rao said a state police team would travel to Delhi to assist the investigation.
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NDTV ProfitDelhi Police Arrest Content Creator Over Viral Video Mocking Tripura Youth As 'Chinese’
A Delhi content creator who allegedly mocked a Tripura youth as “Chinese” in a viral video has been arrested after police raids across the city.
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Hindustan TimesDelhi-based creator Amir Shokeen arrested over racial abuse of Tripura youth
The arrest follows an investigation into a video of the alleged incident that circulated on social media and triggered widespread criticism.
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Hindustan TimesDelhi content creator Amir Shokeen under fire over racial abuse of Tripura youth, Union minister vows action: 'This evil man'
The content creator allegedly calls the youth “Chinese" and compares his appearance to pop star Michael Jackson and “Chinese President”.
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