Kapil Sharma’s cafe attacked for the third time in Surrey

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility though investigations are still underway

Chandigarh | Updated: October 17, 2025 05:49 AM IST

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This attack comes amid heightened concerns over organized crime in Surrey’s South Asian community.

In a brazen escalation of violence, Kap’s Cafe, the popular eatery owned by Indian comedian Kapil Sharma , was targeted in a third shooting incident today, just weeks after reopening following two prior attacks this summer. The gunfire erupted early Thursday morning outside the cafe’s location at 120 Street and 85 Avenue, marking the latest chapter in a troubling wave of assaults on the business.

According to Surrey Police Service (SPS), officers responded to reports of shots fired around 4:30 a.m. PT. No injuries were reported, but video footage circulating online captures the chaotic scene: muzzle flashes from a vehicle as it speeds past the storefront, shattering windows and riddling the facade with bullet holes. The cafe was closed at the time, sparing patrons and staff from harm.

This attack comes amid heightened concerns over organized crime in Surrey’s South Asian community. A social media post from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility, citing unspecified grievances against Sharma. Authorities have not yet confirmed the claim but are investigating potential ties to earlier incidents, including a July 10 shooting (just days after the cafe’s launch) and an August 7 follow-up, both of which involved drive-by style attacks.

Kap’s Cafe, a fusion spot blending Indian and Canadian flavors, had proudly reopened on October 2 after extensive repairs and enhanced security measures. In a statement posted to Instagram following the latest incident, the cafe’s team said: “We’re processing this shock, but we’re not giving up. Violence won’t silence our spirit or our community.”

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke condemned the shooting, stating, “Our city will not be intimidated by reckless acts of violence. We stand with local businesses and demand swift justice.” The SPS is urging anyone with dashcam footage or tips to come forward, emphasizing that motives remain under probe – though past attacks have raised alarms over possible Khalistani separatist involvement or broader extortion rackets plaguing the region.

This series of events has drawn international attention, spotlighting Surrey’s challenges with gang activity amid its large Punjabi diaspora.

Earlier in September, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree had officially listed the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity under Canada’s Criminal Code.

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Jagdeep Singh, who hosts a show on Sher-e-Punjab Radio, told The Indian Express that this was the 34th firing incident in Surrey this year, which has so far witnessed 59 extortion-related crimes.

Last week, an international woman student who has not yet been identified by the Surrey Police Service was shot at her home. Police confirmed it was the first gunshot injury linked to extortion.

Last month, the Surrey Police Service (SPS) announced a reward of CAD 250,000 (approximately ₹1.5 crore) to encourage the public to share information leading to the arrest and conviction of extortionists targeting business owners in Surrey. “It’s the biggest such reward in the history of Canada,” said Singh, adding that last week the BC Premier David Eby declared that such instances could no longer be treated merely as crimes but were akin to “terrorism.”

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