Kapil Sharma’s Surrey café faces a second shooting in weeks. Police probe gang claims as community rallies around the star-owned hotspot.
Second Shooting Strikes Kapil Sharma’s Surrey Café
It’s the kind of headline no business owner ever wants to read — but for Indian comedy icon Kapil Sharma, it’s reality for the second time in just weeks.
Early Thursday morning, Surrey police responded to yet another report of gunfire outside Kap’s Café, Sharma’s newly opened venture on Scott Road. At around 4:40 a.m., multiple shots shattered windows and damaged the building. Thankfully, no one inside was hurt.
A Community on Edge
This incident follows a July 10 shooting at the same location, where up to 10 bullets were fired. Then, too, the café’s staff escaped unharmed — but the damage to the windows was a chilling reminder of how dangerous the situation could have been.
Kap’s Café, co-owned by Sharma and his wife, Ginni Chatrath, opened earlier this summer to excitement from fans and locals alike. Now, the café’s journey has been overshadowed by back-to-back acts of violence.
Online Claims and Police Caution
Social media lit up quickly after the latest shooting, with posts claiming the Lawrence Bishnoi gang had taken responsibility. Indian media amplified the story, drawing international attention.
But police aren’t rushing to conclusions.
“We’re aware of several claims online, but at this early stage, we have to keep all possibilities open. Evidence will lead us to the truth,” said Surrey Police spokesperson Ian MacDonald.
Investigators are reviewing video footage from both shootings that appears to capture the incidents.
Gang Links and Global Reactions
After the July 10 attack, German-based Harjit Singh Laddi publicly claimed responsibility, citing alleged offensive remarks made by a character on The Kapil Sharma Show. Police have not confirmed any link between that claim and the latest violence.
Surrey officials have also voiced concern about the role of social media in amplifying criminal content. Mayor Brenda Locke has urged platforms to take stronger action to prevent such material from spreading online.
Resilience in the Face of Fear
Despite the danger, Kap’s Café reopened on July 20 to an outpouring of community support. On July 31, Mayor Locke and local police officers visited the café in a show of solidarity.
“It was heartening to see customers coming in, supporting the café, and standing together. That’s how we keep Surrey strong,” Locke wrote on X.
Now, with a second shooting in less than a month, the café’s owners and supporters face a difficult question: How long can resilience hold against repeated threats?
