Comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, has been targeted for the third time in less than four months, highlighting the growing threat of transnational gang violence and extortion within Canada’s South Asian community. The latest shooting, which took place early Thursday morning, was claimed by associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and left the café’s exterior riddled with bullet holes, although no injuries were reported. The incident was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. This attack occurred just two weeks after the café had reopened with heightened security following previous incidents.
The café’s troubles began soon after its official opening on July 4, 2025. The first attack occurred on July 10, mere days after the grand opening, when gunfire shattered the windows. A second shooting took place on August 7, forcing a temporary closure. Each assault has disrupted operations and created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty around the establishment. The most recent attack in October underscores the ongoing risk faced by high-profile business ventures connected to prominent figures in the entertainment industry.
Responsibility for the shootings has been claimed via social media by Goldy Dhillon and Kulveer (Kuldeep) Sidhu, individuals reportedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which Canadian authorities have recently designated as a terrorist organization. According to their statements, the attacks were motivated by perceived insults to religious sentiments and targeted warnings to Bollywood personalities who allegedly spoke against their religion. The posts emphasized that the general public was not their target but served as a cautionary message to those who might defy or deceive the gang.
Authorities in Surrey are also considering the possibility of extortion being a driving factor behind the repeated attacks. The Surrey Police Service, in coordination with the Provincial Extortion Task Force, is investigating whether the assaults on Kap’s Cafe were linked to coercive demands or attempts to control business operations. Gang members associated with the Bishnoi network have publicly taken credit for the latest shooting, reinforcing suspicions of a coordinated criminal effort.
The café’s connection to Bollywood actor Salman Khan has also been cited as a potential trigger for the attacks. Following the second shooting in August, Bishnoi gang member Harry Boxer stated that the assaults were in retaliation for Sharma inviting Khan to the café’s inauguration and to appear on a Netflix show, The Great Indian Kapil Show. These statements indicate that high-profile celebrity involvement may exacerbate the risks for Sharma’s business ventures.
The first attack on July 10 was linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), with operative Harjit Singh Laddi claiming responsibility, citing alleged offensive remarks made by Sharma about Nihang Sikhs. Security analysts suggest that Sharma’s celebrity status has made him a symbolic target for criminal networks seeking publicity, control, or leverage over diasporic business communities.
The repeated targeting of Kap’s Cafe illustrates the broader challenge Surrey faces in combating organized crime within its sizable South Asian population. The involvement of known operatives from the Lawrence Bishnoi network, known for transnational criminal operations spanning India and Canada, underscores the increasing reach of these gangs. The third attack reflects the ongoing struggle to contain extortion, gang rivalry, and violence within the city, particularly as high-profile figures and businesses become vulnerable to threats from well-connected criminal networks.
