Canada: Punjabi businessman shot dead, shots fired at singer Channi Nattan’s house; Bishnoi gang behind both

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang on Wednesday claimed responsibility for two shocking incidents in Canada. The gang claimed to have murdered an Indian businessman named Darshan Singh Sahasi and fired shots at Punjabi singer Channi Nattan’s house over his links with fellow singer Sardar Singh Khera.

After the two incidents, which reportedly took place earlier this week, Bishnoi gang member Goldy Dhillon claimed responisbility for the attack in social media posts which have since gone viral.

Indian businessman shot dead in Canada

According to preliminary information, Sahasi was shot dead on October 27 at in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Sahasi was the owner of a textile company named Canam International. He was shot dead by assailants who arrived in a car and had been waiting outside his house.

Canadian authorities have launched an inquiry into the killing, though the motive and those involved have not yet been disclosed. Sahasi was a native of Rajgarh village near Khanna district in Punjab. Claiming responsibility for the killing, Goldy Dhillon wrote in his post that Sahasi was involved in drug trade and refused to pay extortion money to the gang and even dared to take action, the post read.

Dhillon added that Sahasi stopped taking their calls and eventually blocked their number, following which the gang went on to kill him. Dhillon further warned that anyone who tries play smart with them will meet the same fate.

Channi Nattan’s house firing

In another post, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang member claimed the attack was carried out at Channi Nattan’s had become close to fellow singer Sardar Khera, a development they said led to the confrontation. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and there were no immediate reports of injuries.

Punjabi artistes on target in Canada

This incident adds to a growing list of violent attacks targeting Punjabi artists abroad. On February 3, shots were fired at the home of Punjabi singer Prem Dhillon in Canada, an attack claimed by the Jaipal Bhullar gang. In a viral post, the gang also mentioned Sidhu Moosewala, who was killed in Punjab’s Mansa district in 2022, and jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, referring to their influence in the Punjabi music industry.

Dhillon is known for hit songs such as “Boot Cut,” “Old Skool,” and “Majha Block.” In September 2024, gunfire was also reported outside singer AP Dhillon’s residence on Victoria Island in Vancouver, an incident claimed by Rohit Godara, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Similarly, in November 2023, Lawrence Bishnoi himself claimed responsibility for an alleged shooting at singer Gippy Grewal’s house in Vancouver’s White Rock neighbourhood.

The latest attack has once again raised alarm over the expanding influence of organised crime networks targeting Punjabi artists overseas.

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