Three Punjabis sentenced in Canada for involvement in extortion-linked shooting in Surrey

PTC News Desk: Three Punjabi youths have been sentenced to imprisonment ranging from  25 months to five years for their involvement in an extortion-linked shooting incident at a residence in Surrey, British Columbia.

According to Canadian media reports, Taranveer Singh (19 at the time of the incident), Harjot Singh (21), and Dayajeet Singh Billing (21) pleaded guilty on June 9 in Surrey Provincial Court.

“Taranveer Singh pleaded guilty to reckless discharge of a firearm and was sentenced to five years in prison... After credit for time served, he'll serve nearly 4.5 more years behind bars. Dayajeet Billing and Harjot Singh both pleaded guilty to throwing an explosive substance, and were sentenced to just over two years each in prison. After credit for time served, Billings will spend another 20 months behind bars, while Harjot Singh will serve 18 more months, followed by two years of probation each,” CBC News reported.

The incident was unfolded in the early hours of Febraury 1, 2026 when shots were fired at a house in Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood near Crescent Road and 132 Street. Surrey Police Service had linked the firing to ongoing extortion threats in the area. 

SPS's Major Crime Section led the investigation and, in collaboration with officers on SPS's Project Assurance, was able to secure evidence leading to the charges against Harjot Singh (21), Taranveer Singh (19), and Dayajeet Singh Billing (21).

"All three were initially charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to Section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. On June 9, 2026, the three men entered guilty pleas and were sentenced in Surrey Provincial Court," SPS said.