Shooting at Punjabi singer's Canada house; Bishnoi gang takes responsibility
What's the story
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for firing shots outside Punjabi singer Channi Nattan's residence in Canada. The attack was reportedly carried out on Wednesday due to Nattan's growing closeness with fellow singer Sardar Khera, according to the gang. No injuries have been reported at this time, and an investigation is currently underway.
Social media post
Goldy Dhillon warns Nattan in social media post
Goldy Dhillon, a self-proclaimed member of the Bishnoi gang, took to social media to warn Nattan, per India Today. The post read, "The reason for the shooting at singer Channi Nattan's house is Sardar Khera." "Any singer who works with or has any connection with Sardar Khera in the future will be responsible for their own losses." "Because we will continue to inflict significant damage on Sardar Khera. We have no personal enmity with Channi Nattan."
Pattern of violence
Similar attacks on other Punjabi artists
This incident is the latest in a series of violent acts against Punjabi artists abroad. On February 3, shots were fired at the residence of singer Prem Dhillon in Canada, with the Jaipal Bhullar gang claiming responsibility. In September 2023, gunshots were also reported outside singer AP Dhillon's home on Victoria Island in Vancouver, an incident for which Rohit Godara, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility.
Gang activities
Gippy Grewal and Kapil Sharma's cafe also targeted
In November 2023, Lawrence Bishnoi himself claimed responsibility for a shooting incident at singer Gippy Grewal's residence in Vancouver's White Rock neighborhood. The gang also took responsibility for an attack on comedian Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, on October 16. This pattern of violence has raised serious concerns about the growing influence of organized crime networks targeting Punjabi artists abroad.