Kapil Sharma's new cafe in Canada's Britishi Columbia was attacked by a gang with Khalistani links on July 6. The authorities said it was a targeted attack. At least nine shots were fired in quick succession at the comedian's eatery.
Kaps Cafe, owned by Kapil and his wife Ginni Chatrath, in Surrey, British Columbia was reportedly attacked by the Laddi gang who are linked to banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
A video dated July 9 doing rounds on social media showed an unidentified person sitting in a car shooting at the cafe during night. The assailant fled the spot immediately after.
Reports said the authorities are looking into the involvement of BKI operative Harjit Singh alias Laddi, who has claimed responsibility for the attack. He said Kapil Sharma’s previous remarks was the reason for the attack, according to reports citing sources. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Germany-based Laddi, who is wanted by India in several terror cases, reportedly carried out several anti-India activities, including attacks on Hindu leaders. Hailing from Punjab's Nawanshahr, Laddi has links with BKI's Pakistan chief Wadhawa Singh Babbar.
Laddi was chargesheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2024 for the murder of Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Vikas Prabhakar at his shop in Rupnagar, Punjab, last year. NIA had earlier declared an award of ₹10 lakh for helping in the arrest of Laddi.