Kap’s Cafe, owned by Indian comedy star Kapil Sharma, has condemned the firing incident that took place outside the restaurant located in Canada’s Surrey around 1:50 am (local time) on Thursday.
Taking to Instagram stories on Friday, Kap’s Cafe wrote, “A Message from the Heart. We opened Kap’s Cafe with hopes of bringing warmth, community, and joy through delicious coffee and friendly conversation.”
“To have violence intersect with that dream is heartbreaking. We are processing this shock but we are not giving up. A Thank you for Your Support Your kind words, prayers, and memories shared via DM mean more than you know,” the cafe wrote.
The restaurant’s statement further said that this cafe “exists because of your belief in what we’re building together.”
“Let’s stand firm against violence and ensure Kap’s Cafe remains a place of warmth and community. From all of us at Kap’s Cafe, thank you and see you soon, under better skies. With hope and gratitude #supportkapscafecanada,” the statement read.
Kap’s Cafe also expressed “heartfelt gratitude to the surreypolice and @deltapd for their prompt response and efforts in ensuring everyone’s safety during this difficult time.”
‘10 bullet holes’
Several gun shots were reported at Kap’s Cafe in Surrey at 1:50 am (local time) on Thursday, according to Surrey Police Service.
Police said some staff members were present inside the restaurant at the time of the shooting. No one was injured in the incident.
At least 10 bullet holes could be seen in a window at Kap’s Cafe on Thursday morning, while another window pane was shattered.
Spokesperson Staff Sgt Lindsey Houghton said police are aware about reports in Indian media claiming that a Khalistani separatist has claimed responsibility for the shooting.
In a statement, Houghton was quoted by news agency ANI as saying that the investigation is still in the very early stages and “and connections to other incident and potential motives are being examined.”
Police do not have a suspect description yet, and the motive behind the shooting has not been determined, Vancouver Sun reported.
Houghton said officers are still speaking to witnesses and working to obtain CCTV footage.
He said, “Once that’s done, we’ll have a better idea of what happened.” Anyone having information regarding the shooting has been asked to call police at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Who’s responsible for the attack?
Khalistani terrorists of Babbar Khalsa International group reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
Babbar Khalsa International is a listed terrorist organisation in both countries. The Babbar Khalsa International infamously blew up the Air India 182. They’re taking responsibility for it.
Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman posted on X, “Khalistani terrorists have shot up Kap’s Cafe in Surrey BC. Harjit Singh Laddi of the Babbar Khalsa International (listed terror group in Canada who bombed Air India 182) has apparently taken responsibility for the attack.”
“This will be @MarkJCarney’s first major security test as Prime Minister,” he added.