Meghalaya Rajya Sabha MP James P. K. Sangma has written to Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, seeking an FIR and investigation into a viral video allegedly showing content creator Amir Shokeen making racially derogatory remarks towards a young man from Tripura. In his letter dated October 20, Sangma said the video allegedly showed the young man being mocked as “Chinese” and targeted over his appearance and regional identity. He urged police to examine the video and related social media content and take appropriate legal action if they establish a cognisable offence.The MP also called for the preservation of digital evidence and highlighted concerns about racial stereotyping and harassment faced by people from Northeast India.The controversy has drawn criticism from political leaders, including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. Shokeen has apologised and claimed that the video was scripted as humour. The allegations remain subject to investigation.The case has renewed debate over racial discrimination, online content and accountability. Watch for the latest updates on the police response and the growing calls for action. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the...
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