Indian authorities have apprehended a suspect with connections to Dubai in connection with a series of targeted shootings at a Canadian restaurant owned by renowned Indian comedian Kapil Sharma. The arrest marks a significant development in an international investigation spanning multiple continents.
According to reports from The Indian Express, Delhi Police Crime Branch officers took 28-year-old Bandhu Man Singh Sekhon into custody on November 25th in his hometown of Ludhiana, Punjab. Sekhon stands accused of conspiring with criminal elements to orchestrate attacks on Kap’s Café, located in Ontario, Canada, which occurred in July and August of this year.
The investigation reveals a complex transnational narrative. Sekhon reportedly completed his Master’s in Computer Applications in Punjab before briefly relocating to Dubai in 2018, where he worked in the hospitality sector as a waiter. After returning to India within months, he subsequently moved to Canada in 2023, working variously as a pharmacist and ride-hailing driver before allegedly becoming involved with criminal networks.
Law enforcement officials identified Sekhon as a close associate of Goldy Dhillon, a gangster who has claimed responsibility for three separate shootings at the comedian’s establishment. The attacks are believed to be part of an organized extortion attempt targeting the high-profile business venture.
During the arrest operation, authorities recovered significant evidence including a pistol and eight live cartridges from Sekhon’s possession. The suspect’s criminal involvement reportedly extended to previous legal troubles in Canada, where he was arrested in March in a separate extortion case and subsequently released with a GPS monitoring device.
Kapil Sharma, one of India’s most prominent comic entertainers and host of The Kapil Sharma Show, maintains strong connections to the UAE, regularly performing to capacity crowds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. His international profile has made his business ventures potential targets for criminal elements seeking extortion opportunities.
The ongoing investigation involves coordination between Indian, Canadian, and potentially UAE authorities as they work to dismantle the transnational criminal network believed responsible for the attacks.