‘Khalistani operative’ opens fire at Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Canada

An unidentified gunman opened fire at famous comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly opened ‘Kaps Café’ in Surrey, Canada, late Wednesday night. Surveillance footage shows a man firing multiple rounds from inside a vehicle, targeting the café’s façade and nearby buildings. At least nine bullets were discharged, but no injuries have been reported.

Harjit Singh ‘Laddi’, a Germany-based operative of the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), claimed responsibility for the attack. Laddi is listed among India’s most wanted terrorists by the National Investigation Agency.

News reports emerging from Canada said he posted on social media owning the attack and cited remarks allegedly made by Sharma on his comedy show as the motive.

Reports said the Canadian authorities have launched an investigation. Forensic teams recovered shell casings and are analysing CCTV footage. The police sealed the area and confirmed the attack was targeted, raising concerns about the safety of South Asian business owners in the region. The incident is being treated as part of a larger pattern of extortion and intimidation linked to Khalistani-linked gangs operating in British Columbia.

Sharma, who had inaugurated the café just days earlier with his wife Ginni Chatrath, has not yet issued a statement about the incident so far. The café’s social media accounts remain silent, though prior posts had celebrated the overwhelming response from the local Indian community.

Meanwhile, community leaders in Surrey have called for stronger protection measures. Satish Kumar, a local temple president and business owner who survived two prior shooting incidents, said, “The threats haven’t stopped. Speaking out makes you a target.” He had previously received a $2 million extortion demand.

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