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Delhi Police Arrest Suspect in Kapil Sharma Cafe Attacks

Published 28 November 2025

Delhi Police arrested Bandhu Man Singh, a suspected gangster linked to multiple attacks on comedian Kapil Sharma's restaurant in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on Friday. The 44-year-old Singh, apprehended in Ludhiana, Punjab, is a close associate of Canada-based gangster Goldy Dhillon and allegedly provided logistical support to the shooters, including a vehicle and a safe parking spot after the incidents.

Officers recovered a Chinese-made pistol and cartridges from Singh's possession during the arrest, which followed a tip-off about his whereabouts. Investigators believe Singh coordinated with Dhillon's network as part of a broader conspiracy to intimidate high-profile individuals through extortion rackets targeting businessmen and celebrities abroad. Singh, who faces several criminal cases in Canada, fled the country after authorities registered complaints against him there. Police are verifying his travel route and probing his connections to overseas operatives.

The attacks on Kaps Cafe, which opened in July, began shortly after its launch. The first shooting occurred on July 10, followed by incidents on August 7 and October 16. No injuries were reported in any of the...

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