LUDHIANA (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): Investigators probing the three shootings at Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Café in Canada have identified another youth from Punjab as a central figure in the conspiracy, deepening the cross-border trail of the case.
Authorities in Canada, supported by Indian central agencies, have named Sukhwinder “Seepu” of Brahampur village in Raikot as a key planner behind the attacks. His name emerged soon after the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon — linked to the Goldy Dhillon gang — from Jawaddi village on November 28.
Police sources in Raikot say they have been quietly instructed to keep tabs on individuals associated with Seepu, though Ludhiana (Rural) police officials have avoided making any public comment on the matter.
Investigators found that Seepu had already been facing legal trouble in Malerkotla district, where a complaint was filed against him more than six months ago at Ahmedgarh City police station. He was accused of threatening a man who intended to register a case against his brother-in-law. The reinvestigation of that file was underway when his alleged role in the café attacks pushed senior officials to redirect the case back to the original police station.
According to probe details, Seepu and Sekhon were not present during any of the three shootings, but both allegedly played strategic roles. Seepu is believed to have conceived and overseen the plan, while Sekhon is said to have arranged firearms and transport for the shooters.
Kap’s Café was targeted on July 10, August 7, and October 16 — all within three months of opening its doors in Canada. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang publicly claimed responsibility after each incident, raising concern about the growing reach of organised crime across borders.
Investigations now indicate that two youths of Punjabi origin residing in Canada — identified as Sharry and Diljot Rehal — carried out the shootings under instructions from Seepu. Sekhon’s arrest reportedly provided the breakthrough, as he admitted to supplying weapons and vehicles used in the attacks.
With both Canadian authorities and Indian security agencies continuing their joint investigation, more names linked to the conspiracy may surface as officials map the network behind the café assaults.
