Days after the Canadian government declared gangster Lawrence Bishnoi a “foreign terrorist entity,” a Canadian court has sentenced one of his alleged associates to prison in connection with the firing outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s residence.
A court in Victoria, British Columbia, sentenced 26-year-old Abjeet Kingra, a resident of Winnipeg, to six years in prison. Kingra pleaded guilty in August and was formally sentenced in late September.
He admitted to charges of arson and recklessly discharging a firearm, both carrying serious penalties under Canadian criminal law.
The incident occurred on September 2, 2024, when shots were fired outside AP Dhillon’s residence in Colwood, B.C. Two vehicles were also set on fire during the attack.
Following the incident, Canadian police arrested Kingra and charged him with discharging a firearm with intent and arson. Authorities believe another suspect, Vikram Sharma, fled to India, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
The sentencing underscores Canadian authorities’ efforts to clamp down on transnational organized crime linked to Bishnoi’s network. The attack also raised concerns about the safety of high-profile figures in Canada’s South Asian community.
