Comedian Kapil Sharma’s establishment, Kap’s Cafe, faced its third attack within four months, sparking concerns about organized crime, extortion, and transnational gang activities. The recent incident, which occurred early Thursday in Surrey, British Columbia, was reportedly orchestrated by associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Video footage of the attack, widely circulated online, showed the cafe’s exterior peppered with bullet holes, although fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The assault was claimed on social media by Goldy Dhillon and Kulveer Sidhu, individuals allegedly associated with the Lawrence gang, recently classified as a terrorist group by Canadian authorities. This latest attack came just two weeks after the cafe had reopened with increased security measures following previous incidents.
The first attack on July 10, 2025, shortly after the cafe’s grand opening, was followed by a second shooting on August 7, 2025, prompting a temporary closure. The most recent attack, occurring in October 2025, showcased the persistent targeting of Kap’s Cafe. Each attack led to the eatery’s closure for safety reasons.
The motive behind the repeated attacks on Kapil Sharma’s cafe remains a pressing question. Following the recent incident, a social media post by Goldy Dhillon surfaced, attributing the attacks to perceived offenses against their religious beliefs. The post claimed responsibility for the shootings and warned of repercussions for those who go against their group’s interests.
Authorities are now investigating the extortion angle in the attacks, with the Surrey Police Service and the Provincial Extortion Task Force examining previous shootings at Kap’s. There are indications of ties to the Bishnoi gang in the recent attack, suggesting a possible connection to organized crime activities.
The involvement of criminal elements associated with Lawrence Bishnoi’s network, known for its criminal reach in India and Canada, underscores the expanding influence of South Asian organized crime groups in Canadian urban areas like Surrey. This trend aligns with the city’s ongoing battle against organized crime within its significant South Asian community, where extortion schemes and gang conflicts have been on the rise.