Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) claimed the responsibility, local Indian media report
TORONTO/New Delhi: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-July 11th, 2025) Indian comedian and television host Kapil Sharma’s newly opened café in Canada was targeted in a gun attack while Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) claimed the responsibility, the Indian media reported on Friday.
The incident occurred just days after the launch of Kapil’s Café, Sharma’s first venture into the restaurant industry. According to reports, unidentified assailants opened fire on the café, discharging at least nine rounds. The attack sparked panic in the area, but no injuries or casualties were reported.
The situation escalated when Harjeet Singh Laddi, a wanted figure listed among India’s most-wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), claimed responsibility for the shooting. Laddi is reportedly affiliated with the Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
According to the preliminary information, the attack may have been in retaliation to certain statements allegedly made by Kapil Sharma, though the authorities have yet to confirm the motive officially.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of Indian personalities abroad, especially in light of growing tensions surrounding pro-Khalistan members operating from foreign soil.
Sharma, who is widely known for his television show The Kapil Sharma Show, has not issued any public statement regarding the incident and is reportedly shaken by the attack.
The shooting sparked security concerns around Indian businesses and public figures in Canada amid ongoing diplomatic strain between India and Canada over extremism-related issues. The local authorities in Canada started investigation the incident.
