The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Bandhu Man Singh, a prominent gangster associated with the Goldy Dhillon gang, in connection with a conspiracy to open fire at actor-comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Canada. Joint Police Commissioner, Crime Branch Delhi Police, Surender Kumar said on Friday that Singh provided logistical support, and the vehicle used in the firing incident.
According to the police, Singh has multiple criminal cases registered against him. During the arrest, authorities recovered a Chinese pistol and cartridges from him.
Speaking to ANI, Joint CP Kumar said that Shekhon came in touch with the extremists in Canada while he was in jail for committing another crime.
Joint CP Surender Kumar said, "He was involved in the Kap's cafe shooting. He provided logistical support, which he has admitted. He doesn't have any connection to India at this time. However, we are investigating the weapons he procured upon his arrival here."
"He went to Canada for the first time in 2019. He went there on an employment visa and worked at two or three locations there. After that, he came in contact with extremists and went to jail in some cases. He came into contact with them in jail and then started working with them. He provided logistical support in the immediate case. He provided a vehicle to the people who opened fire. He also helped park the vehicle where it was supposed to be parked after the incident," the police official added.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are examining Singh’s network to uncover further details about the planned attack.