Two Indian Nationals Charged in Surrey Shooting Linked to Extortion
Canada April shootout: 2 Indian nationals charged in extortion-linked Surrey case
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Two Indian nationals, Damanjeet Singh and Pardaman Singh, were arrested in Surrey, Canada, following a shooting incident linked to extortion threats. The incident occurred on April 22, with no injuries reported. Both men face multiple charges and are currently in custody, as authorities investigate broader criminal networks.
- 01The shooting incident occurred on April 22 at 12:40 am in Surrey, Canada.
- 02Damanjeet Singh (22) and Pardaman Singh (30) were charged with discharging a firearm and possession of a prohibited firearm without a license.
- 03No injuries were reported during the shootout, which caused damage to a residence and a vehicle.
- 04Both accused are foreign nationals, prompting involvement from the Canada Border Services Agency.
- 05Authorities are investigating connections to violent extortion cases targeting South Asian communities in Canada.
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In Surrey, Canada, two Indian nationals, Damanjeet Singh (22) and Pardaman Singh (30), have been arrested following a shooting incident linked to extortion threats. The Surrey Police Service responded to reports of gunfire on April 22 at approximately 12:40 am, discovering damage to a residence and a vehicle but confirming that no injuries occurred. Both men face charges for discharging a firearm recklessly and for possession of a restricted firearm without a license, and they remain in custody. Damanjeet Singh is set to appear in court on May 19, while Pardaman Singh's court date is scheduled for June 1. Authorities have noted that both individuals are not Canadian citizens, leading to the involvement of the Canada Border Services Agency. The Surrey Police Service has released their photographs to aid ongoing investigations into wider criminal networks associated with violent extortion, amid rising concerns about such violence affecting South Asian communities in Canada. The financial intelligence agency FINTRAC has also issued warnings about young Indian nationals being exploited by gangs for violent activities against diaspora communities.
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The incident highlights growing concerns over extortion-related violence in Canada, particularly affecting South Asian communities.
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