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Crime
Delhi Court Sends Amir Shokeen to 5-Day Police Custody in Viral Racial Abuse Video Case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM
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A Delhi court ordered a five‑day police custody for Amir Shokeen in connection with a viral video that allegedly contains racial abuse.
The Delhi Sessions Court remanded Amir Shokeen to five days of police custody after hearing arguments related to a video that went viral online. The video, which has been widely shared on social media platforms, is alleged to contain instances of racial abuse, prompting a criminal investigation.
The court’s decision follows a petition filed by authorities seeking custodial interrogation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the video’s creation and dissemination. Judges emphasized the need for a prompt inquiry given the public outcry and the potential communal sensitivities involved.
Legal experts note that custodial remand of up to five days is permissible under Indian law for the purpose of recording statements and gathering evidence. The investigation will continue while Shokeen remains in police custody, and further judicial orders may follow based on the findings.
No additional details about the content of the video, the identities of other individuals involved, or any forthcoming trial dates have been disclosed at this stage.
The case underscores the growing scrutiny of online content that may incite hate or discrimination, and it highlights the judiciary’s role in addressing such matters swiftly.
The court’s decision follows a petition filed by authorities seeking custodial interrogation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the video’s creation and dissemination. Judges emphasized the need for a prompt inquiry given the public outcry and the potential communal sensitivities involved.
Legal experts note that custodial remand of up to five days is permissible under Indian law for the purpose of recording statements and gathering evidence. The investigation will continue while Shokeen remains in police custody, and further judicial orders may follow based on the findings.
No additional details about the content of the video, the identities of other individuals involved, or any forthcoming trial dates have been disclosed at this stage.
The case underscores the growing scrutiny of online content that may incite hate or discrimination, and it highlights the judiciary’s role in addressing such matters swiftly.