NEW DELHI: Content creator Amir Shokeen has been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a viral video that allegedly contained racial slurs against a person from Tripura.

Tripura Police registered a case at NCC Police Station on October 22 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Information Technology Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Following the registration of the case, a team from Tripura Police travelled to Delhi to pursue further investigation and bring the accused to Tripura.

The alleged use of racial slurs against a person from the northeastern state has drawn attention to concerns over racial discrimination and abuse faced by people from the region. Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the video and the allegations against Shokeen.