In a targeted gang-related shooting on May 10, two youths aged 16 and 18 were shot dead inside an underground parking lot in the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. While Police and Canadian media did not disclose their identities, community sources indicated that the victims were believed to be of Punjabi origin. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which has taken over the investigation, confirmed that the double homicide was targeted and linked to the ongoing gang conflict in British Columbia. Both victims, residents of Surrey, were reportedly associated with organized crime networks.

An Indian-origin bookie, identified as Simranjit Singh alias Sam Canada, allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as its “accountant” in Canada, was shot dead in a targeted attack in the Newton area of Surrey, Canada on May 4. Investigators were reportedly probing the possible involvement of pro-Khalistan shooters with Indian links. Soon after the killing, fugitive gangster Rohit Godara, who has split from the Bishnoi network, claimed responsibility on social media, describing the victim as a “close associate” and “main handler” of rival groups allegedly involved in match-fixing and illegal betting operations in Canada. The post also warned that others aiding rival gangs would be targeted, though Canadian authorities have not officially verified its authenticity.

On March 28, an Indian-origin man, Jasman Sekhon, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in a townhouse complex in Sullivan Heights, Surrey, Canada, in an incident suspected to be linked to organised crime. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) stated that Sekhon had prior interactions with police and was believed to be involved in the drug trade, adding that early indications suggest the killing was a targeted attack.

A 45-year-old Punjabi-origin social media influencer and activist, Nancy Grewal, known for her outspoken criticism of the Khalistan movement, was stabbed to death on the night of March 3 in LaSalle, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. No suspect has been named or arrested in connection with the incident. On social media, Grewal frequently commented on social and political issues in Punjab and had openly criticized Khalistani groups, including pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Nancy Grewal’s mother, Shinderpal Kaur, speaking from Jalandhar, Punjab, on March 5, claimed that her daughter had been receiving death threats in Canada. She said Nancy was stabbed multiple times and alleged that some hardliners in Windsor had hostility towards her. Urging Canadian authorities to arrest those responsible, Kaur added that Nancy had previously survived an attack when her house was set on fire but continued to receive threats thereafter.