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Man Sentenced to Six Years for AP Dhillon Home Attack as RCMP Seek Second Suspect

The judge said Abjeet Kingra acted on instructions from the India‑based Bishnoi gang newly listed by Canada as a terrorist entity.

Remains of a burnt out vehicle outside the home of Punjabi musician AP Dhillon in Colwood, Sept. 2, 2024.
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RCMP say in a release that 26-year-old Abjeet Kingra has a noted connection to the India-based Bishnoi gang, and a judge concluded that the attack on Dhillon's Vancouver Island home last year was not isolated.
Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for firing at AP Dhillon's house

Overview

  • Abjeet Kingra, 26, was sentenced in Victoria on Sept. 26 to six years for discharging a firearm and two years for arson, to be served concurrently.
  • He pleaded guilty in August and is expected to serve about 4½ years after credit for time in custody since his Oct. 30, 2024 arrest.
  • The court imposed a lifetime firearms ban and a DNA order as part of the sentence.
  • RCMP say the Sept. 2, 2024 attack on AP Dhillon’s Colwood home involved gunfire into the residence and two vehicles set ablaze, with no reported injuries.
  • Police continue to seek co‑accused Vikram Sharma, 24, who is believed to be in India, and investigators say they are working with partners to locate and arrest him.