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Shots fired at Indian comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Canada
Harjit Singh Laddi, a fugitive linked to the banned Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 10, Jul 2025
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Located in Surrey, the cafe will benefit from the area's thriving diaspora population / Instagram/@Kapil Sharma and @Kaps Cafe
A restaurant recently opened by Indian comedian Kapil Sharma in Canada was struck by gunfire on July 10.
The incident, which caused property damage but no injuries, has sparked widespread concern within the South Asian diaspora.
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Harjit Singh Laddi, a fugitive linked to the banned Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Laddi, one of India’s most wanted men and the subject of an active Interpol notice, alleged that the attack was carried out in retaliation for remarks made by Sharma—best known globally for his long-running television comedy shows.
According to Surrey Police Service (SPS), officers responded at approximately 1:50 a.m. to a report of shots fired at a business in the 8400 block of 120 Street in the Newton neighbourhood. “Upon police arrival, it was quickly determined that the shots were fired towards the business, damaging the property, while staff members were still present inside,” the SPS said in a statement. No injuries were reported.
Kap’s Café, which opened just days earlier, had quickly gained popularity among the Indo-Canadian community. Police confirmed that bullet impacts were found on the café’s exterior and nearby buildings. Spent shell casings were recovered, CCTV footage is under review, and a forensic investigation is ongoing.
The Surrey Police Service’s Frontline Investigative Support Team has taken over the probe. "Connections to other incidents and potential motives are being examined. There is currently no suspect information available to share," the SPS said. The Delta Police Department also responded to the scene.
Sharma has not issued a public statement. Authorities are investigating whether the firing was an act of personal intimidation or part of a broader pattern of transnational extremist threats.
Laddi, who claimed responsibility for the shooting, is also accused of involvement in the assassination of a Hindu leader in India in 2024. Surveillance footage circulating online appears to show a suspect firing at least nine rounds at the café from a moving vehicle, although police have not yet confirmed its authenticity.
The attack comes amid a growing pattern of threats, extortion attempts, and violent incidents targeting Indo-Canadian business owners. Earlier this month, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) charged two individuals with gun and arson offences in connection with a string of such cases dating back to 2023.
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