Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has condemned the alleged racial misbehavior with a Tripura youth by a Delhi-based content creator. He said Delhi and Tripura police would teach a “stern lesson” to the accused. In a post on his official social media platform
‘Delhi Police and Tripura Police will teach a tough lesson’
Rijiju wrote, “This evil person will be punished. There was some delay in filing the official complaint, but Delhi Police and Tripura Police will teach him a stern lesson.” The minister further wrote, “Those in the society who tolerate such bad behavior are also responsible for spreading hatred.”
Let us tell you that this comment of Union Minister Rijiju came when a video went viral on social media. In this video, content creator Aamir Shaukeen is seen making racial and derogatory remarks against a youth from Tripura. After this video surfaced, this incident is being strongly condemned in the entire North East.
Union Minister Rijiju condemned the incident by tweeting.
What instructions did Tripura CM give?
Due to this controversy, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed the state DGP to coordinate with Delhi Police. At the same time, leaders of various political parties have demanded action against this content creator.
At the same time, a complaint has also been filed against Aamir Shaikin in Tripura Police, in which he has been accused of racial harassment, cyber bullying and making derogatory remarks against the indigenous communities of the state. Youth Tipra Federation (YTF) has filed a complaint against him at Agartala police station. Tripura Police will come to Delhi to investigate the matter.
Apologized after seeing increasing protest
On the other hand, after the growing protest, Aamir Shaukeen deleted the video on social media and apologized, claiming that the video was ‘scripted’ and he had no intention of hurting anyone’s sentiments. He has apologized to the people of Tripura with folded hands.
A person named Aamir Shokeen had made this video and now his apology video has also surfaced. At present his mobile is switched off. Delhi Police is investigating this matter.
Some time before this, in the reality TV show ‘Wheel of Fortune’ on National TV, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar had talked about the discrimination against North-East Indians. He also presented the example of his make-up artist and said in clear words – He is as Indian as we are.
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