A member of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board has ordered the deportation of Abjeet Singh Kingra, an Indian national convicted of a violent attack on Punjabi musician AP Dhillon’s home, carried out at the direction of the Bishnoi gang. During the attack, Kingra fired 14 shots into Dhillon’s residence and set fire to vehicles parked outside, actions that were filmed and later shared online, contributing to the gang’s notoriety. Kingra is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for arson and firearms offenses related to the September 2024 incident. He claims he was unaware he was working for the Bishnoi gang and asserts that he faces death threats if deported to India. Despite these claims, the IRB member noted that the court found his actions were part of the gang’s ongoing campaign of intimidation against the Indian diaspora in Canada.
Why It Matters
The Bishnoi gang, which has been designated a terrorist entity by the Canadian government, has gained notoriety for targeting specific communities in Canada through violence and intimidation. The gang originated in Punjab and has evolved into a significant global criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and extortion. Kingra’s case highlights ongoing concerns about gang-related violence in Canada, particularly involving members of the Indian diaspora. The events surrounding the attack on Dhillon, who was targeted due to his affiliation with Bollywood star Salman Khan, reflect broader issues of gang influence and the challenges of addressing organized crime in immigrant communities.
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