SHILLONG, OCT 23: Meghalaya’s lone Rajya Sabha MP James K Sangma on Friday lauded Delhi Police for its swift arrest of social media influencer Amir Shokeen for allegedly hurling racial slurs at a youth from Tripura.
In a post on X, Sangma said, “I would like to commend Delhi Police for its timely action against Amir Shokeen, who has been arrested after a video surfaced of him allegedly passing racial slurs against a youth from Tripura.”
The incident, which triggered widespread outrage, was registered at Sadar Bazar Police Station under Sections 192, 196, 352, and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Condemning racism against people from the Northeast, the MP said, “Racism against northeastern citizens in any form is unacceptable and timely action is important for preventing future wrongdoings.”
