The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has continued its violent streak in Canada, claiming responsibility for the killing of an Indian-origin industrialist from Abbotsford on Monday and for opening fire at the home of a Punjabi singer.
A day after police in Rajasthan arrested Jagdeep Singh, alias Jagga — a key Lawrence Bishnoi gang operative believed to have been operating from the U.S. — the gang has once again made headlines in Canada with two violent crimes.
Industrialist Shot Dead
In a chilling social media post, Bishnoi gang member Goldy Dhillon claimed responsibility for the killing of 68-year-old Indian-origin industrialist Darshan Singh Sahasi in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Dhillon alleged that Sahasi was involved in the narcotics trade and had failed to pay the money the gang demanded, which, according to the post, led to his murder.
Sahasi was gunned down outside his home on Monday morning. Initial investigations suggest that the assailant had been lying in wait for him to approach his car parked near his residence. The shooter opened fire as soon as Sahasi entered the vehicle and then fled the scene.
Responding officers found Sahasi critically injured. Despite efforts by first responders to save his life, he succumbed to his wounds.
In the aftermath of the shooting, authorities imposed precautionary lockdowns at three nearby schools under “shelter-in-place” protocols. No students were harmed during the incident.
From Migrant To Industrialist
Darshan Singh Sahasi was the president of Canam International, a well-known textile recycling firm. He had immigrated to Canada in 1991 and initially worked small jobs before acquiring a stake in a struggling recycling company, which he later built into a successful global enterprise.
Beyond his business achievements, Sahasi was widely respected in the Punjabi community for his philanthropic work.
His murder has triggered grief and outrage among Indian-origin residents across Canada, with community leaders calling it a grave warning for the safety of Indian immigrants and demanding swift action from law enforcement.
Firing At Punjabi Singer’s Home
In another incident linked to the Bishnoi gang, shots were fired outside the residence of Punjabi singer Channi Nattan.
Gang member Dhillon later claimed on social media that the attack was connected to Nattan’s growing association with singer Sardar Khera.
He clarified that the gang held no personal grudge against Nattan but warned that any artist collaborating with Khera would “bear the consequences.”
The Bishnoi Network
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has been designated as a terrorist organisation in Canada, is believed to have a vast international network of over 700 operatives and shooters.
Its leader, Lawrence Bishnoi, has been in Indian custody since 2014 and faces multiple criminal charges ranging from extortion and arms trafficking to murder.
The gang’s name has surfaced in several high-profile cases, including the assassination of Punjabi rapper and politician Sidhu Moosewala, threats issued to Bollywood actor Salman Khan, and alleged links with pro-Khalistan groups.
(With inputs from IBNS)
