Overview

• Surrey Police and the RCMP have opened an investigation into extremist motivations after Harjit Singh of Babbar Khalsa claimed responsibility for firing nine shots at Kap’s Cafe.
• The attack occurred at around 2:00 a.m. on July 10 at the 8400 block of 120th Street in Surrey, but no one was injured.
• Mumbai Police stationed additional guards outside Sharma’s Oshiwara residence on July 11 in response to the cross-border threat.
• Kap’s Cafe continues operating after issuing a statement of resilience and thanking customers for their support in the face of the incident.
• The shooting adds to a series of extremist-linked attacks on South Asian entertainers in Canada, highlighting rising transnational risks for diaspora figures.