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The Print
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Surrey mayor's call to Meta, X, TikTok after shooting at Kap's Cafe: ‘Don't let criminals weaponise you'
The incident occurred during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday at Kap's Café that opened last weekend in Surrey, British Columbia. Unverified videos circulating on social media show armed individuals firing at the establishment. Her call came after a shooting at TV host Kapil Sharma's newly opened café in Canada, followed by the disturbing circulation of the attack video online. New Delhi: Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has slammed major social media platforms, including Meta, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and others, to take immediate and decisive action against the online glorification of violent crime. 'A recent shooting at a local business was brazenly filmed and posted online by an individual claiming responsibility. This act was meant not only to harm its direct victim but to terrorize our whole community,' Mayor Locke said in a public statement 11 July. Shortly after the attack, a man identifying himself as Harjit Singh, alias Laddi, reportedly claimed responsibility for the shooting in a Facebook post. Laddi is a known member of the banned terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and is listed among India's most wanted individuals by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). 'A recent shooting at a local business was brazenly filmed and posted online by an individual claiming responsibility. This act was meant not only to harm its direct victim but to terrorize our whole community. That fear is real,' said Locke. The Surrey mayor also mentioned that she visited the scene after the incident and spoke with employees and people in the area. 'I felt it first-hand last night while visiting Kap's Cafe and nearby businesses and speaking with employees and customers who now worry about their safety. A place that should have been filled with buzz and excitement about the establishment was instead overtaken by fear and unease,' she added in her public statement. Role of social media Mayor Locke also criticised the role of tech platforms in allowing violent content to flourish: 'It is intolerable that legitimate news content is sometimes blocked, while videos glorifying violent crime circulate freely,' she said. In a strong message, she called on tech companies to do more: 'I am calling on Meta, X, TikTok, and other social platforms to stop allowing violent criminals to weaponize your networks against the people of Surrey.' In the purported post Thursday, Laddi while claiming responsibility cited some remarks made in 'The Kapil Sharma Show', as the motive behind the attack. The post mentions that a character in the show had made certain remarks on Nihang Sikhs. The post claims that Laddi tried contacting Sharma's manager about it but the calls went unanswered. After the incident, Surrey Police issued a statement that no one at the business was injured, and that SPS officers gathered evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. Mayor Locke outlined specific and urgent steps that social media companies must take to immediately stop the promotion of violent content. She emphasised the need to permanently ban accounts linked to criminal organizations, promptly remove all content that promotes or glorifies violent crime, and implement real-time detection tools to prevent dangerous videos from going viral. 'These steps are neither optional nor aspirational; they are essential,' she said. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: Collapse of Jagmeet Singh-led NDP & the waning political clout of Sikh separatists in Canada
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
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Comedian Kapil Sharma's Canada Cafe Shot At By Khalistani Terrorist Harjeet Laddi Shocking visuals have emerged from Surrey, British Columbia, where comedian Kapil Sharma's newly opened Kap's Cafe was fired at with at least nine bullets on Wednesday night. Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi, associated with the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources say Laddi, one of India's most wanted terrorists, was allegedly offended by a past remark made by Kapil Sharma. No casualties were reported, but CCTV footage shows a man in a car opening fire at the cafe window. The brazen attack comes just days after the cafe's soft launch, which Kapil Sharma runs alongside his wife Ginni Chatrath. Local police and forensic teams are investigating the incident while international security agencies are on high alert. Laddi is also wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for the murder of VHP leader Vikas Bagga in Punjab.#kapilsharma #kapscafe #canadashooting #harjeetladdi #khalistaniterror #terrorism #niaindia #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews 90.4K views | 1 day ago
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
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Comedian Kapil Sharma's Canada Cafe Shot At By Khalistani Terrorist Harjeet Laddi Shocking visuals have emerged from Surrey, British Columbia, where comedian Kapil Sharma's newly opened Kap's Cafe was fired at with at least nine bullets on Wednesday night. Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi, associated with the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources say Laddi, one of India's most wanted terrorists, was allegedly offended by a past remark made by Kapil Sharma. No casualties were reported, but CCTV footage shows a man in a car opening fire at the cafe window. The brazen attack comes just days after the cafe's soft launch, which Kapil Sharma runs alongside his wife Ginni Chatrath. Local police and forensic teams are investigating the incident while international security agencies are on high alert. Laddi is also wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for the murder of VHP leader Vikas Bagga in Punjab.#kapilsharma #kapscafe #canadashooting #harjeetladdi #khalistaniterror #terrorism #niaindia #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews 90.4K views | 1 day ago
News18
4 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Kapil Sharma Café Attack In Canada Part Of Larger ISI-Backed Khalistani Conspiracy: Sources
According to top Indian intelligence sources, the attack was not an isolated act of vandalism, but a carefully orchestrated operation with roots in Surrey, Canada. The recent firing at comedian Kapil Sharma's café in Punjab has raised red flags across Indian and international intelligence agencies, who believe the incident is part of a broader, ISI-backed Khalistani conspiracy aimed at intimidating Indian voices abroad. According to top Indian intelligence sources, the attack was not an isolated act of vandalism, but a carefully orchestrated operation with roots in Surrey, Canada — now regarded as a key operational hub for Khalistani terror and ideological activity. Harjit Singh Laddi, a designated terrorist and member of the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), claimed responsibility for the attack on social media, stating it was in response to alleged insults to the Nihang Sikh community. Laddi, wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for the April 2024 assassination of Hindu leader Vikas Prabhakar, is currently believed to be hiding in DHA, Pakistan, and is known to be closely associated with Wadhawa Singh, a senior BKI figure, as per Indian intelligence inputs. Sources indicate that the assault on Kapil Sharma's café — which also damaged nearby residential buildings — was symbolic, meant to instill fear among the Indo-Canadian community and global Indian diaspora. It highlights how Khalistani groups, with direct logistical and financial backing from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), are targeting high-profile Indian celebrities, businessmen, and temples abroad to amplify their propaganda. India has repeatedly flagged Canada's inaction on dossiers naming Khalistani terrorists like Laddi, which intelligence officials say has emboldened such actors. ISI's role, according to top sources, is pivotal — not only in funding and arming these networks but also in fueling diaspora grievances to destabilise Indian interests globally. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
5 days ago
- NDTV
Who Is Harjit Singh Laddi, Terrorist Behind Firing at Kapil Sharma's Cafe
Comedian Kapil Sharma's newly launched cafe in Surrey, Canada, came under attack late Wednesday, and Khalistani terrorist Harjit Singh Laddi has claimed responsibility for it. Videos show a man firing multiple rounds at the cafe's glass window from a car. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred days after the cafe's soft launch on social media. Laddi, one of India's most wanted terrorists and linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), allegedly ordered the shooting over remarks made at Kapil Sharma's show that he found offensive. Canadian authorities are investigating the attack. Who Is Harjit Singh Laddi? Harjit Singh Laddi is designated as one of the most wanted terrorists by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He is a prominent foreign-based operative of the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), a pro-Khalistan militant organisation. Laddi reportedly lives in Germany and is considered a key figure in coordinating BKI's operations abroad, particularly in Canada and the UK. He is originally from Garpadhana village in the Aur area of Nawanshahr district, Punjab. Laddi has been accused of orchestrating multiple violent attacks in Punjab. He is specifically accused of planning and executing the assassination of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Prabhakar (also known as Vikas Bagga) in Rupnagar, Punjab, in April 2024. The NIA last year announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for information leading to Laddi's arrest. He operates under Pakistan-based leadership of BKI chief Wadhawa Singh Babbar, and is involved in a transnational terror conspiracy aimed at destabilising Punjab. Laddi's role includes recruiting local operatives in India, supplying arms and ammunition, and providing logistical and financial support. In connection with the VHP leader's assassination, the NIA has filed a chargesheet naming both Laddi and Wadhawa Singh. BKI is one of the oldest Khalistani terrorist outfits and is banned under India's Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The name "Babbar Khalsa" is derived from the 1920s militant group Babbar Akali, which was active during British colonial rule.
