Indian Celebrity’s Surrey Café Attacked in Extortion Case: Police Report
In a troubling incident in Surrey, British Columbia, Kap’s Cafe, owned by Indian celebrity Kapil Sharma, has been targeted by gunmen once again. The latest shooting occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday in the Newton area. This marks the third time the café has faced violence, leading local authorities to link it to ongoing extortion issues.
Surrey Café Shooting Incident
Surrey Police Service (SPS) reported the shooting around 4 a.m. PT at the café located on 120 Street. Fortunately, staff members present during the shooting were unharmed. However, the café sustained damage from bullets, further raising concerns about safety in the area.
Background of Kap’s Cafe
Kap’s Cafe is owned by Kapil Sharma, one of India’s most recognized comedians and television hosts, boasting over 45 million followers on Instagram. The café initially faced gunfire in July shortly after its grand opening, followed by a second shooting in August.
Link to Extortion and Local Crime
While the SPS has not definitively connected the shooting to extortion, spokesperson Ian MacDonald stated that the incident exhibits the characteristics typical of extortion cases. The Provincial Extortion Task Force is actively investigating the string of violent events targeting the café.
- 65 extortion-related cases reported in Surrey this year.
- 35 shootings linked to extortion in the same period.
- Targeted threats primarily impact South Asian communities.
Recent Developments
Earlier this week, a woman was injured in an extortion-related shooting, marking the first injury connected to this crime wave in 2023. Police are ramping up efforts to address these threats, seeking community assistance to gather information on the most recent shooting at Kap’s Cafe.
If you have any information regarding the incident or possess dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area, please contact the Surrey Police Service non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 and reference file number 25-90856 (SP). Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website.
