LUDHIANA/RAIKOT: A second youth from Punjab’s Ludhiana district has emerged as a key figure in the series of shootings at comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Café in Canada, according to inputs from Canadian investigators and Indian central agencies.
The latest name to surface is Sukhwinder, known locally as “Seepu,” a resident of Brahampur village in Raikot. Authorities abroad have linked him with two other Punjabi youths — Sharry and Diljot — in connection with three separate firing incidents targeting the café. The revelations come nearly two weeks after the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon, allegedly associated with the Goldy Dhillon gang, from Jawaddi village on November 28.
While Ludhiana Rural Police have refrained from publicly commenting, senior officers in Raikot have reportedly been instructed to monitor individuals believed to be close to Seepu.
Investigators say that Seepu was already on their radar for a case registered over six months ago at Ahmedgarh City police station in Malerkotla district. In that incident, he was accused of issuing threats to deter a complainant who wanted action taken against his brother-in-law. The file, which had recently been sent for reinvestigation, has now been returned to Ahmedgarh police following his alleged involvement in the café attacks.
Although neither Seepu nor Sekhon is suspected of physically carrying out the shootings, early findings suggest they played crucial roles behind the scenes. Seepu is believed to have planned and supervised the attacks, while Sekhon allegedly arranged weapons and getaway vehicles.
Kap’s Café, a business venture associated with Kapil Sharma, was targeted three times — first on July 10, shortly after launch, and again on August 7 and October 16. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang had claimed responsibility each time.
Recent developments indicate that the actual shooters were Sharry and Diljot Rehal, both Canadian residents of Punjabi origin, who allegedly acted on instructions from Seepu. Investigators say that Sekhon, who fled back to Punjab in fear, confessed to supplying arms and logistics after his arrest, leading authorities to pinpoint the three men from Punjab linked to the case.
Further investigation by Canadian police and Indian agencies is underway to establish the full chain of coordination and to determine whether additional individuals or gangs were involved in orchestrating the attacks.
