Overview
- Surrey Police responded at 4:40 a.m. on August 7 to reports of gunfire at the cafe and found six bullet holes in the windows while staff inside were unharmed.
- A social media post attributed to Goldy Dhillon, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility and warned of further action in Mumbai, but its authenticity remains under review.
- The Surrey Police Service and RCMP have joined Mumbai Police in a coordinated investigation and are urging local residents to share any dashcam footage or tips.
- No arrests have been made and the motive for the attack remains undetermined, highlighting fears of both ideological violence and organized crime targeting diaspora businesses.
- Mumbai Police have initiated a security review for Kapil Sharma and are considering protective measures after the cross-continental threats against his newly opened cafe.