Gunshots were fired near Kap's Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, on July 10 [2].
The incident marks a growing security concern for the Bollywood comedian and business owner, as it is the fourth time gunfire has occurred near the establishment [1].
Reports indicate the shots were fired near Kap's Cafe, with some accounts specifying that a neighboring restaurant, Chai Sutta Bar, was the immediate site of the gunfire [3]. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discharge of weapons in the area.
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the incident [3]. This gang has a history of targeting figures associated with the Indian entertainment industry, most notably through threats directed at actor Salman Khan [1], [4].
This latest event follows a pattern of targeted intimidation. The repeated nature of these attacks, totaling four incidents [1], suggests a persistent effort by the gang to create instability around the comedian's Canadian interests.
While the specific motive for targeting the cafe remains under investigation, the claims from the Bishnoi gang link the violence to broader rivalries and threats that have previously surfaced online [1], [4]. The incident has caused significant alarm among the local community in Surrey, where the cafe operates.
“Gunshots were fired near Kap's Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, on July 10.”
The targeting of a high-profile Indian celebrity's business in Canada underscores the transnational reach of Indian organized crime. By claiming responsibility, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is utilizing public violence to signal its influence beyond India's borders, potentially using the cafe as a proxy to intimidate figures within the Bollywood circle.
