Calgary Radio Host Assaulted Over Reporting on Extortion

Rishi Nagar, news director at RED FM, was attacked by two men after covering criminal activities in the South Asian community.

Calgary police are investigating the assault on Rishi Nagar, which took place outside the Rio Banquet Hall on Sunday.
Nagar, who suffered serious eye injuries, believes the attack is linked to his reporting on extortion and crime within the South Asian community.
The assault was captured on CCTV, and police are looking for two suspects connected to the incident.
Nagar addressed the media, condemning the attack as an attempt to silence journalism and vowed to continue his work.
Incidents of extortion targeting South Asian communities have been a growing concern in Alberta, B.C., and Ontario, with police investigating ties to organized crime groups in Punjab, India.