Shots fired at Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe for the 3rd time. Why is Lawrence Bishnoi gang targeting the comedian?

Shots rang out once again at comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Canada, for the third time in just four months.

According to local outlet News Derby, three bullets were fired at the cafe earlier this week. Fortunately, no one was hurt. A video circulating online shows the aftermath, with police vehicles arriving at the cafe moments after the shooting.

Located in Surrey, British Columbia, Kap’s Cafe is co-owned by Kapil Sharma and his wife, Ginni Chatrath. The establishment was first attacked on July 10, when some employees were still inside. A second, more intense assault followed on August 8, with nearly 25 shots fired at the cafe.

So, who is behind the attack this time, and why is Kapil’s cafe being targeted repeatedly? Here’s a closer look

Kapil Sharma’s cafe attacked: Who’s responsible?

Soon after the latest shooting, gangsters Goldy Dhillon and Kulvir Sidhu (known as Nepali) from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.

The duo allegedly took to social media, warning the public to stay away from the area. “I, Kulvir Sidhu and Goldy Dhillon, take responsibility for the three shootings that took place (at Kap’s Cafe). We have no enmity with the general public,” read their alleged post.

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They added a chilling warning, “Those with whom we have a dispute should stay away from us. Those who engage in illegal (illegible) work and do not pay people should also be prepared.”

The gangsters reportedly also issued threats to those in Bollywood who “speak against religion”, cautioning, “They should be prepared… bullets can come from anywhere.”

It is worth noting that the authorities are yet to verify the authenticity of the social media post.

This marks the third incident targeting Kap’s Cafe, following previous shootings in July and August. During the August 8 attack, over 25 rounds were fired at the property.

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According to viral screenshots of the gangster’s alleged post, Dhillon claimed he had tried to call Kapil Sharma but “he didn’t hear the ring,” which led to the shooting. The message added a further threat, “If he still doesn’t hear the ring, the next action will be conducted in Mumbai.”

Gangster Goldy Dhillon, associated with Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility

"We called him, but he did not answer the call.. If he still does not respond, we will take further action in Mumbai soon...," Goldy stated in SM post #Canada #KapilSharma https://t.co/jw8XVWlOje pic.twitter.com/P8Sl38AS2D

— Ishani K (@IshaniKrishnaa) August 7, 2025

Following this, authorities reportedly tightened security around Kapil Sharma’s Mumbai residence.

The first attack happened on July 10, just days after the inauguration, when at least nine shots were fired at the eatery.

The responsibility for that incident was claimed by the Laddi gang, which is linked to the banned Khalistani terrorist outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

Who is Goldy Dhillon?

Gangster Gurpreet Singh, better known as Goldy Dhillon, is a prominent member of the Lawrence Bishnoi–Goldy Brar criminal network.

According to police officials, Dhillon began his criminal career working under Goldy Brar before aligning himself more closely with the Bishnoi group. Originally from Rajpura in Patiala, he fled India in 2022 through illegal channels. However, he has been active both in India and abroad.

His criminal record dates back to 2022, when he was first booked for attempted murder. Since then, he has been linked to more than a dozen serious offences, including extortion, targeted killings, and Arms Act violations, across Punjab, particularly in Mohali, Rajpura, and Chandigarh.

In June 2024, Dhillon reportedly claimed responsibility for the murder of 57-year-old Surrey businessman Satwinder Sharma, a well-known figure in the local Punjabi community who ran a workforce supply company since 1992.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) later took over the case, naming both Dhillon and Goldy Brar in the chargesheet, which included charges such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). They were declared fugitives, with the NIA announcing a Rs 10-lakh reward for information leading to Dhillon’s arrest, while Brar was officially designated a terrorist.

Last month, Surrey’s mayor revealed that the city had also set aside a $250,000 reward fund to aid in securing convictions.

Earlier this year, Punjab Police announced they had dismantled Dhillon’s “target-killing module” by arresting two of his operatives in Patiala, who were allegedly assigned to carry out assassinations in Mohali and Rajpura.

“There were also reports about Dhillon’s growing proximity with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) cells in Europe and other countries,” a senior official from the Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

Why is Kapil Sharma’s cafe targeted?

Several reports have suggested that Kapil Sharma’s decision to invite Bollywood star Salman Khan for the cafe’s inauguration may have angered the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

An audio clip accessed by India Today reportedly revealed Bishnoi gang member Harry Boxer admitting a connection between Salman Khan and the attacks on the cafe.

“The first and now the second firing at Kapil Sharma’s restaurant happened because he had invited Salman Khan to the inauguration on a Netflix show,” the gang member allegedly said in the clip, according to the outlet.

Notably, Salman Khan appeared in the opening episode of Season 3 of The Great Indian Kapil Show, which premiered on Netflix on June 21.

After the first shooting in July, another figure, Harjit Singh Laddi, a fugitive wanted in India on multiple terrorism-related charges, had claimed responsibility for the attack. Laddi reportedly planned the shooting after finding a remark made during Kapil’s show offensive.

According to NDTV, a member of the banned group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) said that a participant in the show had made some “humorous” comments about the attire and behaviour of Nihang Sikhs, which allegedly hurt the community’s sentiments.

Has Kapil Sharma reacted to the incident?

So far, Kapil Sharma has not issued any public statement regarding the latest shooting at his cafe.

Following the first attack in July, the cafe remained closed for more than a week before reopening. In a social media post at the time, it wrote, “We opened Kap’s Cafe with hopes of bringing warmth, community, and joy through delicious coffee and friendly conversation. To have violence intersect with that dream is heartbreaking. We are processing this shock, but we are not giving up.”

The post added that the cafe would stand “firm” against violence and continue to serve as a space of “warmth and community” for its visitors.

Just days before the second incident in August, the cafe had shared an Instagram reel showing Surrey Police Service officials visiting the outlet.

“Thank you to the mayor of Surrey, Brenda Locke, @surreypoliceservice, and all the officials who visited @thekapscafe_ to show their love and support. United we stand against violence. We’re truly grateful,” the caption read.

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With input from agencies_