Comedian Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, was targeted in a third shooting incident on Wednesday evening, with unidentified gunmen firing at least three to nine rounds at the establishment, according to varying reports from local authorities and eyewitness accounts. A video circulating on social media captured the exterior of the cafe moments after the gunfire, showing shattered windows and bullet holes, though no injuries were reported as the premises was unoccupied at the time.

Gangsters Goldy Dhillon and Kulvir Sidhu (alias Nepali), associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, swiftly claimed responsibility via a social media post, warning Bollywood figures and Indian-origin businessmen in Canada against "speaking against religion" or failing to pay alleged dues. The Surrey Police Department has launched a full investigation, treating the attack as part of a pattern of extortion-related violence plaguing the region's South Asian business community, and is exploring links to transnational organised crime networks.

This latest assault marks the third in just three months for the cafe, co-owned by Sharma and his wife Ginni Chatrath, which opened in July 2025 as the comedian's foray into the restaurant industry. The inaugural attack on July 10 involved around 10 shots fired late at night, leaving bullet holes in windows and walls; Harjit Singh Laddi, an operative of the banned Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), claimed responsibility, citing Sharma's past comedic remarks about Nihang Sikhs as provocation. The second incident on August 7 escalated the threat, with over 25 rounds discharged, prompting a defiant Instagram statement from the cafe: "We are processing the shock but not giving up—let's stand firm against violence."

That episode also drew unverified claims from Lawrence Bishnoi affiliates, including Goldy Brar, amid broader threats of "Mumbai next" if Sharma did not apologise publicly. Despite the reopenings—most recently in early October—the repeated targeting has instilled fear among Surrey's Indian diaspora, a hub for Punjabi immigrants where such incidents reflect rising gang rivalries between Indian-origin syndicates and Khalistani extremists.

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang's involvement underscores a disturbing escalation in cross-border criminal activities, with the group—known for high-profile hits like the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala—extending its reach into Canada's Indo-Canadian enclaves. Bishnoi's network, operating from prisons in India, has been linked to multiple extortion rackets targeting celebrities and entrepreneurs, often via encrypted apps and social media boasts. In this case, the claimants' post explicitly threatened consequences for those "with disputes" in Bollywood, echoing prior warnings against Sharma over perceived slights.

Indian agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), are monitoring the situation, having previously flagged Laddi as a top fugitive. Mumbai Police has already bolstered security for Sharma in India, and Canadian officials, including Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, have condemned the violence, urging swift action to safeguard multicultural businesses. The cafe's team has cooperated with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), emphasising community resilience in the face of intimidation.

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As investigations probe potential ties to wider criminal ecosystems, including alleged Khalistani funding streams, the incidents highlight vulnerabilities for high-profile Indian figures abroad. Sharma, a household name through his long-running comedy show, has refrained from public comment, focusing instead on family and professional commitments. Community leaders like Maninder Gill of the Friends of Canada & India Foundation decried the attacks as "despicable", calling for stringent measures to prevent international disrepute.

With no arrests announced, the cafe remains shuttered temporarily, but its operators vow continuity, transforming a symbol of entrepreneurial joy into a stark reminder of the perils faced by diaspora ventures amid globalised gang warfare. Enhanced patrols and international cooperation may now be imperative to deter further reprisals in this volatile nexus of fame, extortion, and extremism.

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