Surrey, Canada — In a disturbing turn of events, popular Indian comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly launched restaurant, Kap’s Café, was targeted in a shooting incident on the night of July 9, 2025. The café, located in Surrey, British Columbia, had just celebrated its soft opening days earlier and was quickly gaining popularity among the Indian diaspora.
According to reports, at least nine rounds were fired at the building from a moving vehicle by an unidentified assailant2. CCTV footage captured the shooter repeatedly firing before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though bullet marks were found on the café’s façade and nearby residential buildings. Authorities have sealed off the area and launched a forensic investigation.
The attack has reportedly been claimed by Harjit Singh Laddi, a wanted operative of the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)3. Laddi, who is on India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) most-wanted list, allegedly stated that the shooting was in retaliation for remarks made by Sharma, though the nature of those remarks remains unclear. The incident has raised concerns about the growing reach of extremist groups targeting Indian interests abroad.
Kapil Sharma, who recently made a successful return with Season 3 of The Great Indian Kapil Show, has not yet issued an official statement. His wife, Ginni Chatrath, who is actively involved in the café venture, had recently shared glimpses of the interiors on social media. The café, known for its elegant décor and artisan menu, was seen as a vibrant extension of Sharma’s brand. As investigations continue, fans and well-wishers are relieved that no harm came to the comedian or his staff, but the incident has undoubtedly cast a shadow over what was meant to be a celebratory launch.