The shooting of Punjabi singer Teji Kahlon in Canada this month shows how gang wars are spilling onto the streets and shaking security in both Canada and the United States.
After Kahlon was shot, police said the violence was part of a broader feud between two rival outfits: the Bishnoi gang led by Lawrence Bishnoi and the Brar gang headed by Goldy Brar. Both sides have their own supporters overseas, and their rivalry has already claimed lives in California and now in Toronto.
Police in the U.S. reported that the latest U.S. shooting was linked to Goldy Brar’s crew. A member of Brar’s gang, Rohit Godara, claimed responsibility. Intelligence officials warn that the split between Bishnoi and Brar is only widening the conflict.
Why are these groups so powerful? Many of the gangsters get backing from Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Intelligence (ISI). The ISI has long used these criminal networks to push a Khalistan agenda, moving weapons and drugs across borders and arranging attacks abroad. The ISI also helps ex‑tra‑officio Indian militants hide in Canada and use local safe havens to regroup.
In 2023, Canada’s government took steps to reset ties with India after Mark Carney became prime minister. The two countries are now working together to crack down on these gangs, but officials say progress takes time.
The ISI’s support doesn’t stop at smuggling. It has even called on the proscribed Sikh group the Sikh for Justice (SFJ) to protect gang members who flee India. The SFJ’s political ties give the gangs cover and funding.
India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named several Canadian‑based gang leaders in a recent chargesheet: Goldy Brar, Ankit Bhawish and U.S.‑based Randeep Singh. They are accused of planning bomb attacks on venues in Gurugram, Haryana, for Babbar Khalsa International. The charges show that the same individuals who threaten India also disrupt lives in Canada and the U.S.
Citizens here are feeling the impact. The Kaps Cafe has been hit twice, and the city has seen a surge of street shootings that were once stealthy operations. For Canadian officials, the message is clear: the gang rivalry has grown beyond underground deals and now threatens everyday safety.
Indian officials warn that the wars will intensify unless Canada takes decisive action. The gangs no longer use Canada only as a refuge; they are now running narcotics, extortion and violent attacks from their Canadian base. The Bishnoi‑Brar feud is a ticking time bomb that could destabilize both North America and South Asia.
Security forces in Canada and the U.S. are on high alert as they work with Indian counterparts to dismantle these networks and keep streets safe.
Source: ianslive
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