Criminal network led by Lawrence Bishnoi claims responsibility for the slaying of industrialist Darshan Singh Sahsi in Abbotsford and a firing outside singer Channi Nattan’s residence — signalling the gang’s widening international reach and deepening threats to diaspora security.
What Happened?
- On October 27, 2025, Darshan Singh Sahsi (68) was shot dead outside his home in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada after entering his car. He was declared dead following emergency medical intervention.
- Shortly afterwards, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang publicly claimed responsibility via social-media posts attributed to a gang member, alleging Sahsi refused extortion demands linked to drug-trade involvement.
- In a related incident, gunfire targeted the home of Punjabi singer Channi Nattan in Canada. The same gang claimed responsibility, signalling broader threats toward diaspora entertainers.
Background & Gang Profile
- The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, led by the jailed Punjab-based gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is listed as a terrorist entity in Canada.
- The gang has been linked previously to high-profile crimes: the murder of singer Sidhu Moose Wala in India, extortion and murder plots abroad, and alleged ties to pro-Khalistan elements.
Why This Matters
- These twin incidents underscore the global operational reach of the Bishnoi network – moving beyond Indian borders into Canada and targeting Indian-origin individuals.
- The case highlights risks faced by diaspora communities – businesspersons and entertainers abroad are emerging as targets of organized crime.
- It raises urgent concerns for international law-enforcement coordination (India-Canada) and community safety protocols.
- The incidents may drive diplomatic tension between India and Canada over jurisdiction, extradition and criminal-network scrutiny.
What to Watch Next
- Canadian authorities’ investigation outcomes: arrests, motive clarification, gang-link confirmation.
- India-Canada law-enforcement sharing and how Indian diaspora communities respond (security upgrades, warnings).
- Impact on Punjabi-entertainment industry abroad: whether artists change travel/relocation patterns.
- Any related operations in India arising from this chain of events – e.g., arrests of gang operatives, asset seizures.
