Accused Amir Shokin, who made casteist remarks against tribal youth, brought to Agartala

Amir Shokin, accused of making insulting and casteist remarks against a tribal youth of Tripura, has been brought to Agartala from Delhi. A special team of Tripura police brought him to Agartala on Tuesday. He was brought under tight security at the airport and will now be produced in court.

Regarding this matter, West Tripura Additional Superintendent of Police Dhruv Nath informed at the airport that a case was registered at the New Capital Complex (NCC) police station in connection with casteist remarks made against a tribal youth of the state. In connection with this case, Amir Shokin has been arrested and brought from Delhi to Agartala on transit remand. Now he will be produced in court.

A special police team under the leadership of DSP Samudra Debbarma had gone to Delhi to catch the accused Shokin and bring him to Tripura. Following the investigation of the video viral on social media, Delhi police arrested him on 22 October.

This entire controversy arose due to a video viral on social media. It is alleged that in this video, content creator Shokin was seen mocking the appearance of a youth from Tripura and making insulting remarks about his identity as well as Tripura. After this video came to light, widespread anger spread across Northeast India. Several political leaders, student organizations, and social organizations demanded strict action against the accused.

Tripura Students Forum-Delhi also approached the police and demanded an impartial investigation into the matter. Considering the seriousness of the controversy, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha directed senior officials of the state police to coordinate with Delhi police and ensure appropriate legal action.

A separate case has also been registered in this matter at the New Capital Complex police station of West Tripura under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Information Technology Act, and SC/ST Atrocities Prevention Act. Investigation into the charges leveled against the accused is currently ongoing.

Following this incident, legal procedures regarding the accused are being completed by the police. The accused brought from Delhi will now be produced in a Tripura court and further legal proceedings will be undertaken. Preparations are underway to take strict steps under legal provisions in this case.