IMPORTED CRIMINALS: Another imported criminal allegedly associated with jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is also used by Indian government and agencies to commit violent crimes, including murders, in India and abroad, has been arrested by Police on Vancouver Island while another is believed to have fled Canada after shots were fired and vehicles set ablaze at a Punjabi rapper Amritpal Singh “AP” Dhillon’s Victoria-area home last month. Abjeet Kingra was arrested in Ontario on Wednesday, according to West Shore RCMP, who said 25-year-old Winnipeg resident Kingra has been charged with discharging a firearm with intent and arson. The second suspect, 23-year-old Vikram Sharma, was last known to be residing in Winnipeg, but police believe he has since fled to India. Sharma is wanted on a warrant on the same charges as Kingra.
By PD Raj – Senior Reporter DESIBUZZCanada
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VANCOUVER – Another imported criminal allegedly associated with jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is also used by Indian government and agencies to commit violent crimes, including murders, in India and abroad, has been arrested by Police on Vancouver Island while another is believed to have fled Canada after shots were fired and vehicles set ablaze at a Punjabi rapper Amritpal Singh “AP” Dhillon’s Victoria-area home last month.
Abjeet Kingra was arrested in Ontario on Wednesday, according to West Shore RCMP, who said 25-year-old Winnipeg resident Kingra has been charged with discharging a firearm with intent and arson.
Kingra was scheduled to make a court appearance in Ontario on Thursday, police said.
The second suspect, 23-year-old Vikram Sharma, was last known to be residing in Winnipeg, but police believe he has since fled to India.
Sharma is wanted on a warrant on the same charges as Kingra.
In their update on the case Thursday, police described Sharma, the outstanding suspect, as a South Asian man who stands 5’9″ and weighs 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
The charges stem from a shooting at Dhillon’s home in the 3300 block of Ravenwood Road in Colwood, B.C. on Sept. 2.
Videos of the attack, including one apparently taken by the shooter, have been shared widely online, showing at least 14 gunshots fired into the home of musician Dhillon.
On the same day, police found two vehicles on fire in the same block.
Neighbours told CTV News they called 911 when they awoke to the sound of gunshots and heard a vehicle speeding away from the scene. They said the pickup truck burning in the driveway of the home eventually rolled into the garage door, setting the garage on fire before the flames were extinguished.
The Times of India newspaper reported the Indian-based Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the shooting, stating on social media the attack was in response to a music video Dhillon filmed with Bollywood actor Salman Khan, with whom the group reportedly has a long-standing feud.
Dhillon made history at the 2023 Juno Awards, becoming the first Punjabi musical act to be featured in the broadcast.
“West Shore RCMP officers have been working diligently through this investigation, which has led to the identification of the suspects involved,” said Supt. Todd Preston, officer in charge of the detachment, in a news release.
“We will continue to pursue this investigation as well as the outstanding suspect until they have been located and arrested.”
Anyone with additional information on his whereabouts should call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264, police said, adding that their investigation is ongoing.
