Tripura Youth Allegedly Faces Racial Harassment in Delhi, Video Sparks Outrage
A youth from Tripura has allegedly faced racial harassment and discrimination in the national capital, Delhi, triggering widespread outrage across the country after a video of the incident went viral.
YouTuber Amir Shaukin has been identified as the main accused in the incident. The youth was allegedly subjected to physical harassment and mocked with racial slurs such as “Chinky” and “Chinese”. The accused also allegedly made derogatory remarks about Tripura.
The Tripura Students’ Forum has filed an FIR in connection with the incident, demanding action against the accused. Meanwhile, Meghalaya MP James Sangma has urged the Delhi Police Commissioner to conduct an investigation into the matter. He made the appeal through his official X handle.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has also reacted to the incident, stressing that the accused must face appropriate punishment and learn a lesson from their actions.
The incident has once again brought the issue of racial discrimination against people from Northeast India into the spotlight, with calls for strict action against those responsible.
