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NEW DELHI: Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting at comedian Kapil Sharma’s restaurant in Surrey, Canada, last year, police said.The incident took place on October 16, 2025, when shots were fired at the restaurant for the third time since it opened in July that year.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement on Friday that the two suspects, Pardeep Singh and Saveer Khan, both aged 22, were arrested on November 1. They have also been charged in connection with a separate shooting in Surrey.Police described both incidents as extortion-related.

Two employees were inside restaurant during shooting

“On October 16, 2025, police responded to a report of shots fired at a cafe in the 8400-block of 120 Street. Although the business was closed at the time, two employees were inside but were not injured,” the RCMP said.The second shooting took place on October 12, when police responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in Surrey. A woman was injured in the incident.The two suspects were each charged with one count of reckless discharge of a firearm in connection with the October 12 shooting and another count relating to the October 16 incident.

The BC Extortion Task Force took over both investigations after police identified potential links between the incidents, the RCMP said.

Police cite extensive investigation

The RCMP said the charges followed an extensive investigation conducted over the past year.“These charges are the result of extensive investigative work conducted over the past year, including multiple judicial authorisations, search warrants, and detailed analysis of evidence,” Chief Superintendent Duncan Pound, Lower Mainland District Operations Officer and Assistant District Commander, was quoted as saying.“These charges should serve as another clear message to those involved in extortion-related violence that law enforcement is working collaboratively to ensure public safety,” Pound said.