Arrested by Delhi Police on October 22, the accused was brought to Agartala on transit remand and is scheduled to be produced before a court
Agartala: Ameer Shoukin, accused of making derogatory racial remarks against an indigenous youth from Tripura in a viral social media video, was brought to Agartala from New Delhi on Tuesday under tight security.
A special Tripura Police team escorted the accused to Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport before taking him into custody for further legal proceedings. West Tripura Additional Superintendent of Police Dhruv Nath confirmed that Shoukin had been brought to the state on transit remand and would be produced before a court.
The case was registered at New Capital Complex Police Station following the circulation of a video in which Shoukin allegedly made offensive comments targeting the youth’s appearance and identity.
The incident triggered widespread condemnation across the Northeast, with political leaders, student bodies and civil society organisations demanding strict action. The Tripura Students Forum-Delhi also sought an impartial investigation.
Delhi Police arrested Shoukin on October 22. The case involves provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The allegations remain subject to investigation and judicial determination.
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