The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) shared details of the case, which dates back nearly two years. The award was given after a detailed review of the crime scene and statements from the victims.

What happened on December 4, 2024

Constables Opinder Kooner, Riley Nelmes, Brian Rogger and Michael Wu were sent to a downtown restaurant that morning after a 911 call. The caller said a man had walked in and stolen liquor and knives.

By the time the officers reached the area, the suspect had moved to a convenience store across the street. Inside, he stabbed a female employee in the head, back and hand. She was trapped in the store with him, along with another female employee.

Officers walked in to save the women

The four officers went inside and tried to calm the man down and talk him out of violence. That did not work. One constable then used a conducted energy weapon (a stun device), but it had no effect on him.

The suspect then began moving towards the two women and lunged at them with the knife. At that moment, another constable fired his weapon and stopped the threat.

The officers gave first aid to the injured women right away and kept at it until medical help arrived. The suspect later died from his injuries.

Chief constable's citation

For stopping a deadly threat and protecting both women from further harm, the VPD gave all four officers the Chief Constable's Citation. The award went to Constables Opinder Kooner, Riley Nelmes, Brian Rogger and Michael Wu.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said scammers are now using artificial intelligence to create fake videos, voices and other material that can look like genuine government communication.

The warning comes after complaints from some people in Punjab who were allegedly targeted by fraudsters claiming to be immigration officials. In some cases, the scammers reportedly offered guaranteed jobs in Canada in return for money.

Fake officials and job offers

In its advisory, IRCC asked newcomers and immigration applicants to be careful when receiving unexpected calls, messages, emails or offers related to immigration.

Scammers may pretend to work for the Canadian government and use fake documents, websites or digital content to gain the trust of applicants. IRCC said newcomers can be easier targets because they may not yet be familiar with Canadian government procedures or the way official agencies communicate.

The department has advised people to check immigration-related information only through official government sources and to report suspected fraud.

Common scams targeting newcomers

According to IRCC, some of the scams commonly used against immigrants and newcomers include people pretending to be Government of Canada officials, fake emails and text messages designed to steal personal information, messages claiming that a computer has a virus and demanding payment, fake lottery, prize or contest offers, fraudulent tax-related messages and calls and fake job offers linked to immigration or work permits.

The department stressed that no consultant, agent or other individual can guarantee a Canadian visa, job, permanent residence or any other immigration decision.

Only Canadian immigration officers can approve visas

IRCC also reminded applicants that visa decisions are made only by authorised immigration officers in Canada or at Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates. The department said immigration processing fees are standardised globally. Applicants should make payments only through official Canadian government payment systems.

Anyone asking for money to be deposited into a personal bank account or transferred through a private money-transfer service should be treated with suspicion, IRCC said.

Warning signs applicants should watch for

IRCC said its employees will not ask applicants to pay money into a personal account or use private money-transfer services.

Officials also will not threaten applicants with arrest or deportation simply because they have not paid an alleged fee. They will not offer special immigration deals or promise a positive decision in return for extra money or personal information.

Another warning sign is the use of free email accounts. IRCC said its officials do not use services such as Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo Mail to communicate with immigration applicants.

With AI making fake videos, voices and messages increasingly convincing, IRCC has urged newcomers to slow down, verify information independently and avoid making payments based only on messages or calls that appear to come from government officials.

Baljeet Singh, 29, was sentenced by a Quebec court. He has also been banned from driving for 10 years. Singh pleaded guilty in April to dangerous driving causing death over the July 2022 crash on Highway 30 near Longueuil.

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Court evidence showed that Singh was playing an online game on his cellphone while driving when the crash happened.

The accident killed 42-year-old Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son, Loic. Ten other people were injured.

After the crash, Singh was taken to hospital but left the following day. Investigators later found that he had travelled to Toronto, then India and eventually California.

Canadian authorities issued an international arrest warrant, and US federal agents arrested Singh in California in 2025. He was later extradited to Canada to face the charges.

Dangerous driving causing death can carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment in Canada. However, the court accepted the six-year sentence jointly recommended by the prosecution and defence, along with the 10-year driving ban.

The case received considerable attention in Quebec because of the deaths and evidence that cellphone use and distracted driving played a role in the crash.

The deceased has been identified as Jagjit Singh Sandhu. His sister, Jaspreet Kaur, said the incident took place on September 6, but police have only recently taken action.

According to Jaspreet, Jagjit was trying to intervene after another Punjabi man was allegedly subjected to racist remarks. She said her brother was fatally attacked outside a shelter on Dundas Street East in Mississauga.

She alleged that the boyfriend of a woman living at the shelter had confronted an Indian man, made racist comments and told him to return to his country.

Knife attack on the neck

Jaspreet said Jagjit intervened and helped the Indian man get away. An argument then broke out between Jagjit and the other man.

During the confrontation, the woman allegedly approached from behind and stabbed Jagjit on the right side of his neck. The attack reportedly damaged major blood vessels, leading to severe blood loss and a lack of oxygen to his brain. He was subsequently declared brain dead.

Family raises questions over police probe

Jaspreet has alleged that Peel Regional Police and the local authorities did not respond appropriately to the incident. She said police did not contact the family for three days after the attack and that repeated calls from the family received no response.

She also alleged that the incident and Jagjit’s identity were not properly reported in the media.

Jaspreet said she now feels that Canada is becoming unsafe for Indian and Punjabi youngsters and criticised what she described as a slow response from the authorities.

Appeal to community to stand together

Jaspreet appealed to members of the Punjabi and Indian communities to stand together and speak out against what she described as injustice and worsening law-and-order conditions.

She said the tragedy faced by her family could happen to another family in the future and urged the community to work together to create a safer environment for the next generation.

In a post on X, the Indian consulate expressed condolences to the families and said it would provide all possible assistance. This includes helping with the repatriation of the students' mortal remains to India.

The exact circumstances of the crash have not yet been officially detailed.

According to Canadian broadcaster CBC, a Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Harv's Air crashed near Kisbey in Saskatchewan early Friday morning. Two persons on board were killed.

The aircraft had been used for a night cross-country flight from Regina to Steinbach, Manitoba, with a stop planned near Carlyle, Saskatchewan. CBC reported that the two pilots had rented the aircraft to build flying hours required for their commercial pilot licences.

The aircraft was reported overdue after it failed to reach its expected destination. Search and rescue teams later located the wreckage at around 6 pm local time.

Lieutenant Zoë Hollander of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton said a CC-138 Hercules aircraft from 435 Squadron located the crash site. Search and rescue technicians were then dropped by parachute to reach the location.

The case was later handed over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after the search and rescue operation ended.

Third serious accident involving Harv's Air since January 2025

The incident is also reported to be the third serious accident involving Harv's Air since January 2025. In January last year, an instructor associated with the flight school suffered serious injuries after being struck by an aircraft propeller.

In July 2025, two student pilots were killed when two single-engine aircraft collided during a training exercise.

Further details about the latest crash and the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two Indian students are awaited.

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According to local media reports, the letter was sent to the Abbotsford Police Department in British Columbia in 2025. A copy was later obtained by Canadian media through access-to-information documents. It was included in records related to an Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) hearing involving an alleged Bishnoi aide who was ordered to leave Canada in July.

The letter reportedly carried the words “Lawrence gang from India” and made several claims about the gang's presence and influence in Canada. However, the document's authenticity has not been independently verified.

Letter claimed thousands of members

The reported letter was written in poor English and contained several spelling mistakes and limited punctuation. According to reports, it claimed that the gang had more than 5,000 members in Canada.

It also allegedly threatened Canadian authorities, claiming the group could arrange shootings for money and had more weapons than the police. The letter reportedly warned that the gang would eventually “rule” Canada.

There is no independent evidence establishing the claims about the gang's membership or weapons. The figures mentioned in the letter should therefore not be treated as verified estimates of the network's actual strength.

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Similar letter mentioned during deportation hearing

A reference to a similar letter had already emerged during a deportation hearing in May 2026.

An Abbotsford police officer reportedly told the hearing that a letter linked to the Bishnoi gang claimed more than 1,000 people were available to carry out shootings. Police also confirmed at the time that they had received such a letter.

The copy that has now surfaced reportedly gives a different figure of 5,000 members. The discrepancy between the two documents further underlines the need for caution in interpreting the numbers as evidence of the gang's actual membership.

FINTRAC report highlights extortion and targeted violence

The development comes amid concerns among Canadian authorities over extortion and targeted violence affecting parts of the South Asian community.

In a special report released in April 2026, Canada's financial intelligence agency FINTRAC said several criminal networks, including the Bishnoi gang, were operating in Canada. The report said some networks had used local individuals as financial intermediaries, enforcers or “foot soldiers”.

FINTRAC also noted that smaller groups and so-called copycat criminals may use the names and reputation of established gangs to make extortion threats more effective. As a result, authorities cautioned against automatically attributing every threat or criminal incident to the Bishnoi gang.

Canada lists Bishnoi gang as terrorist entity

The Canadian government designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity under Canada's Criminal Code on September 29, 2025.

According to the government, the organisation has a presence in Canada and has been associated with allegations involving extortion, threats, killings, shootings and arson.

The designation gives Canadian authorities additional powers relating to terrorist offences and allows measures such as the freezing or seizure of property connected to a listed entity, subject to the applicable legal process.

Concerns over recruitment of young Indians

Canadian intelligence material has also raised concerns that criminal networks may recruit vulnerable young people living in the country.

FINTRAC said financially vulnerable young Indian men, including some people in Canada on study permits, could be targeted for roles such as “foot soldiers” by criminal networks.

Canadian authorities have meanwhile taken action against several individuals allegedly linked to the Bishnoi network, including deportation proceedings. Such cases are dealt with on the basis of evidence and allegations against individual people through the relevant legal and immigration processes.

What remains unverified

While the police have confirmed receiving a letter referenced in the reporting, the authenticity of the newly surfaced copy and the claims made in it have not been independently established.

In particular, the figures concerning the number of Bishnoi gang members in Canada and the group's alleged weapons stockpile cannot be treated as verified facts without independent evidence.

Each of the four cases involved violence linked to extortion or offences connected with organised crime. The four individuals were deported after decisions by Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board.

According to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) data, 188 removal orders had been issued across Canada on various inadmissibility grounds as of September 3, 2026. Of these, 111 people had been removed.

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The Pacific region recorded 91 removal orders and 58 removals, while the Prairies reported 47 orders and 30 removals. In the Greater Toronto Area, 50 removal orders were issued and 23 people were removed.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the deportations showed Canada’s efforts to tackle extortion and organised crime through coordination with law enforcement agencies.

CBSA President Erin O’Gorman said the removal of more than 100 people linked to extortion cases showed the impact of joint enforcement efforts.

In 2025, the CBSA removed 23,160 people who were found inadmissible to Canada. This included 1,010 people considered seriously inadmissible due to reasons such as serious criminality, national security concerns, war crimes or human rights violations, organised crime and other criminal offences.

The CBSA is currently removing around 400 inadmissible people every week.

Under Canada’s Border Plan, the government allocated $30.4 million to increase the CBSA’s capacity to carry out 20,000 removals annually during the previous fiscal year and in 2026-27, according to the government statement.

The Border Plan and Budget 2025 also provide for the hiring of 1,000 new CBSA officers to strengthen border security and protect Canadians.

The agency has around 530 officers dedicated to immigration enforcement. Their work includes immigration investigations, detention, hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board and deportations.

Meanwhile, Canadian police recently released photographs of 15 men charged in connection with a series of extortion investigations allegedly targeting members of the South Asian community.

Calgary Police Service said 16 people had been charged with a total of 56 offences. Authorities said only one of the accused was still in custody, while the remaining suspects had been released on bail.

The arrest of the veteran police officer, who was known for his work with young people, has caused concern among the Punjabi community in British Columbia.

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According to the BC Prosecution Service, the 50-year-old officer faces nine criminal charges related to alleged offences committed between December 8, 2017, and July 25, 2025, in Vancouver, Surrey and other parts of British Columbia.

WHO IS KALWINDER 'KAL' DOSANJH?

Dosanjh has worked with the Vancouver Police Department for nearly 25 years. According to reports, he also served as a senior detective in the VPD's Financial Crimes Unit.

He spent several years working in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside before becoming well known for his community work and programmes focused on young people.

Dosanjh is originally from a village near Phagwara in Punjab and lives in Surrey, British Columbia. Police reportedly arrested him near 129 Street and 59 Avenue.

What are the allegations ?

According to reports on the investigation, Dosanjh allegedly used his position as a police officer and his reputation in the community to attract investors by promising them high returns through real-estate investments.

He is alleged to have collected around C$25 million from hundreds of investors.

The allegations state that some properties were bought with cash. Investors were reportedly told that these properties would later be sold at higher prices and that the profits would be shared among them.

Investigators further allege that some of the properties were later mortgaged to banks, with the money being used to buy additional properties. Some of these assets were allegedly worth around C$20 million and were held in Dosanjh's name.

As the real-estate market weakened, some mortgaged properties were reportedly foreclosed. This allegedly left investors facing major losses, while Dosanjh was unable to repay the money.

The allegations have not been proven in court.

Police confirmed the 27-year-old suspect has a history of violent offences and had recently been released from a federal facility serving a sentence for aggravated assault and assaulting a peace officer. He had reportedly failed to report to his assigned halfway house prior to the incident.

According to official police reports, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) first received calls at 4:49 a.m. about a man walking in traffic on Highway 15 near Horsehill Road.

Soon after, at around 5:05 a.m., police began receiving reports of a stabbing inside the Nanaksar Sikh Gurdwara near 14 Street and Horsehill Road.

The EPS Investigative Response Team has taken charge of the investigation and is working closely with the Hate Crimes Unit to determine whether the attack was motivated by hate. Charges against the suspect have not yet been announced.

Following the violent incident, EPS Chief Warren Driechel stressed the police department's commitment to ensuring community safety and addressing the impact of the attack.

"We are thankful that this morning's event did not result in more significant injuries or deaths but also recognise that the trauma experienced by the victims and their community cannot be understated," said EPS Chief Warren Driechel. "This level of violence has no place in our city, and we want to ensure the Sikh community and all Edmontonians that we are taking this incident and their safety, seriously."

Shortly afterwards, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the attack, terming it "appalling" and said in a post on X, "The attack at the Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton this morning is appalling. My thoughts are with the two people who were injured and the wider community that is shaken by this terrible event."

The incident took place around 2.20 pm., according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). The aircraft involved was identified as a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air.

According to the TSB, the aircraft was attempting to land on the road during an emergency when it collided with two vehicles. One person travelling in one of the vehicles died in the crash.

Emergency crews rushed to the area following the crash. Personnel from BC Emergency Health Services assessed around 10 persons at the scene, with injured individuals taken to hospital for treatment.

Police closed Foothills Boulevard in both directions as they began their investigation and urged members of the public to stay away from the crash site.

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According to Arora, the aircraft's left wing struck a pickup truck. The impact broke the aircraft's propeller, which landed in the middle of the road, while the truck's windshield was shattered.

The exact cause of the crash has not yet been determined. Authorities have also not confirmed what technical problem, if any, forced the aircraft to make the emergency landing.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has sent investigators to Prince George to examine the incident. Investigators are expected to look into the aircraft's technical condition, flight details, weather conditions and the circumstances surrounding the emergency landing.

Officials said the final cause of the crash will only be known after the investigation is completed.

Jazmin was found injured in the area of 139 Avenue and 32 Street after Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officers responded to reports of a shooting. She was declared dead.

According to her family, Jazmin Dhesi had gone to spend the night at a friend's house. Sources said the teenager was at a sleepover when an altercation reportedly broke out during the early morning hours.

The available information indicates that the suspect, who is also a minor, allegedly fired a shot at close range during the confrontation. The shooting left her critically injured.

The police were called to the scene following the incident.

Edmonton police have confirmed that a youth has been arrested in connection with Jazmin Dhesi's death. However, the Edmonton Police Service has not disclosed whether charges have been formally laid against the arrested youth.

Because the suspect is a minor, further details about the accused may be restricted under Canadian law.

An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday. The police said additional information about the investigation is expected to be released following the post-mortem examination.

The killing comes as the Edmonton Police Service continues to address concerns surrounding youth violence in the city.

As part of its response, EPS has been strengthening its youth strategy, including initiatives aimed at preventing young people from becoming involved in gangs.

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According to Canadian media reports, the warnings were issued to Inderjeet Singh Gosal of Caledon, Ontario, and Manjinder Singh of Abbotsford, British Columbia. The RCMP reportedly described the threats as credible, serious and imminent.

Gosal receives warning from RCMP

Gosal, who serves as the Canadian coordinator of Khalistan-related referendums, said he received the warning letter on August 14 after being contacted by the RCMP over the phone.

A ‘duty to warn’ notice is generally issued when the police have intelligence suggesting that a person could face a threat to their life. Such letters may not disclose specific details about the source or nature of the threat.

The RCMP reportedly told the two men that their families and friends were not directly under threat. However, the police warned that they could potentially be harmed if an attempt was made against the activists.

The men were also advised to remain cautious and were told that spending time at locations associated with people involved in criminal activities could increase their risk.

The letters asked both men to confirm that they understood the warning and the circumstances surrounding it. The police also offered assistance in connection with the security concerns.

The warnings come amid heightened attention in Canada over threats and violence involving individuals associated with the Khalistan movement.

Nijjar killing and Lawrence Bishnoi link

The latest warnings come about three years after Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Canadian Sikh activist and former organiser of Khalistan-related referendums, was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia.

Canadian authorities have linked Nijjar’s killing to India-based criminal networks. The case has also been connected in reports to groups associated with alleged gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar.

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In July, the US Department of Justice announced the arrests of 24 suspects in different countries in connection with alleged crimes linked to such criminal networks. The cases included allegations connected to Nijjar’s killing.

Bishnoi has been accused of ordering the murder, according to the reports.

The latest RCMP warnings are likely to renew concerns over the safety of Sikh separatist activists in Canada and the growing focus on alleged links between organised crime and targeted violence.

The CBSA is responsible for enforcing immigration laws, investigating potential violations and carrying out removals across Canada.

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Over 1,000 students, most of them from India, Punjab, are protesting on the streets and participating in a chain hunger strike for nearly 10 days after their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications were widely rejected.

Students have also urged the authorities to reconsider their cases, citing they enrolled in  and completed their programmes believing they were eligible for the permits.

Why are students protesting ?

The students said they spent around C$32,000 (about Rs 20 lakh) on tuition for two-year programmes. They completed their studies believing that they would be eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada. However, they now claim that their programmes are being classified as non-credit courses, which do not qualify for a PGWP.

The exact number of students affected is not yet known. However, students and reports from Calgary suggest that hundreds of graduates could be impacted, with around 480 students reportedly connected to the programmes in question. Students fear the number could increase as more applications are reviewed.

The protests gained momentum in July, with students demanding that their cases be reconsidered. They said they followed the available education route, completed their courses and spent a large amount of money on their studies.

The students argue that after completing their programmes, they should not be left without the work opportunity they expected to receive after graduation.

The victim, Navneet Kaur, had recently returned to Canada after spending nearly a month with her family in Punjab. She had resumed work at a bank before the fatal attack.

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Navneet's father, Harbhajan Singh, said the family had been aware that Sharanjeet had been troubling his daughter. According to him, Navneet had shared her concerns during her recent visit to India. The family had even contacted Sharanjeet's relatives and informed them about his alleged behaviour. Harbhajan Singh said they were assured that the accused would not harass Navneet in the future. However, the family now says those assurances proved to be meaningless.

Video call with brother ended moments before shooting

According to the family, Navneet was waiting at a bus stop at around 7.30 a.m. (Canada time) before leaving for work at the bank. As she did every morning, she was on a video call with her brother.

During the call, Navneet reportedly noticed Sharanjeet near the bus stop and immediately informed her brother that he was there. She is said to have asked him why he had come there.

Moments later, the video call was abruptly disconnected. Soon after, the family received the devastating news that Navneet had been shot.

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Navneet had visited her family in Amritsar after nearly four years and stayed for about a month. She returned to Canada on June 29 to resume her job.

Before leaving for Canada, she had taken Amrit (Sikh initiation) on June 27, a decision that her family says reflected her strong faith and positive outlook towards life.

Canadian authorities acted swiftly following the incident and arrested Sharanjeet within a few hours of the shooting. Preliminary information suggests that the crime was allegedly driven by the accused's one-sided obsession with Navneet.

Police are continuing their investigation to establish the complete sequence of events and the motive behind the killing.

Family waiting to bring Navneet body home

Back in Punjab, Navneet's family is making efforts to bring her mortal remains to India. They expect her body to arrive within the next four to five days after the necessary legal and diplomatic formalities are completed.

The tragic incident has left the family shattered and has once again raised concerns about the safety of Indian nationals, particularly women, living abroad and the dangers of obsessive stalking turning into violent crime.

According to Peel Regional Police, the Punjabi-origin man arrested in Canada, identified as Navdeep Boparai (62), allegedly convinced several people to invest through his company, BLM Canada Corporation, by presenting himself as a successful mortgage broker.

The police said the Punjabi-origin man arrested in Canada allegedly promised investors guaranteed returns by claiming their money would be invested in private mortgages, a condominium development project and a legal trust. However, investigators believe the investment scheme was fraudulent.

Alleged fraud began in 2017

According to investigators, the alleged investment scheme began in 2017, when multiple investors placed their savings with Boparai and his company.

The police claim that although some investors initially received returns, those payments were allegedly made using funds collected from new investors rather than from legitimate business profits, creating the appearance of a successful investment programme. Authorities estimate the total reported losses at approximately $1.465 million.

Charges filed against accused

Peel Regional Police arrested Navdeep Boparai on May 26 and charged him with fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime and laundering the proceeds of crime.

Following his arrest, he was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 29. The allegations against the accused have not been proven in court.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Peel Regional Police have appealed to anyone who invested with the accused or has information related to the case to contact the Fraud Bureau.

Following the investigation, Peel Regional Police reminded the public to exercise caution before making investments. Authorities advised investors to verify the credentials of individuals and companies, carefully review investment documents and seek independent financial or legal advice before investing money.

The police also urged people to be cautious of investment opportunities that promise guaranteed returns, unusually high profits with little or no risk, or pressure to invest quickly, as these are common warning signs of investment fraud.

According to initial reports, armed assailants entered the second floor of a building located on 76 Avenue and opened fire at the victim as he was exiting the lobby area. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among people present at the site, who alerted the police.

By the time Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The attackers fled the spot soon after carrying out the shooting and remain at large.

Police officials have not yet released the identity of the deceased. However, the case has been handed over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), which is treating the incident as a planned killing rather than a random act of violence.

Meanwhile, controversy escalated after alleged gangsters Rohit Godara and Pawan Shaukeen claimed responsibility for the murder through a social media post. In the message, the victim was referred to as “Sam,” and accused of working as a key aide of rival groups. The post further alleged that he was involved in financing opposing gangs and running illegal betting and match-fixing operations from Canada.

Authorities are now verifying the authenticity of the social media claims and examining whether the account was genuinely operated by the accused or used to mislead investigators. The account in question has since been suspended.

Investigators are also exploring multiple angles, including organised betting networks, inter-gang rivalry and possible international links. Some reports suggest that the deceased, believed to be originally from Punjab, was locally known by the name “Sam” and operated an office in the same building.

Law enforcement agencies are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and tracking vehicles seen near the crime scene around the time of the incident. Officials have appealed to the public to share any relevant information, including dashcam recordings, that could assist in identifying the suspects.

According to India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, preparations for the visit are at an advanced stage. While the final schedule is yet to be officially announced, Carney is likely to be in New Delhi and Mumbai on March 1 and 2.

The visit is being described as “professional and businesslike,” with discussions set to span defence cooperation, trade expansion, energy security, education, research, artificial intelligence, agri-food collaboration and space and aerospace innovation. Talks on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) are also expected to figure prominently on the agenda.

Carney is likely to be accompanied by his wife, Diana Fox Carney, along with senior Cabinet colleagues, including Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

High Commissioner Patnaik indicated that the trip is aimed at broadening engagement across all sectors that define a modern bilateral partnership. Energy cooperation is expected to cover nuclear power, oil and gas and critical minerals. Defence collaboration, ranging from strategic dialogue to equipment production, will also be a key focus area.

Sources familiar with the planning said the India leg may be part of a broader Indo-Pacific outreach that includes Japan and Australia, effectively bringing together three Quad members, excluding the United States.

The visit will be Carney’s first major overseas bilateral engagement since assuming office. He had recently cancelled plans to attend the Munich Security Conference following a tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. His most recent international appearance was at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he spoke about shifts in the global rules-based order.

This trip also signals a continued thaw in India-Canada relations, which deteriorated sharply in September 2023 after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged in Canada’s Parliament that there were “credible allegations” linking Indian agents to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. India strongly rejected those claims.

Bilateral ties began to stabilise after Carney replaced Trudeau in March last year and retained office following Canada’s federal election in April 2025. Carney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have already met twice this year, first at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis and later on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where both sides agreed to move forward on CEPA negotiations.

Diplomatic observers see the upcoming visit as a potential turning point, aimed at consolidating what officials have described as a “new beginning” in India-Canada relations.

The contribution of $500,000 was made through the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation by Kuldeep Chohan and Gurpreet (Garry) Sangha, both of them from Punjab. The donation has been directed towards strengthening one of the hospital’s most critical patient-facing spaces.

The Emergency Waiting Room plays a vital role in the hospital’s daily operations, serving thousands of patients and their families every year. As the first point of contact for those seeking urgent medical attention, the space is central to providing comfort, reassurance, and dignity during moments of distress. Royal Columbian Hospital operates one of the busiest emergency departments in British Columbia, catering to a diverse and growing population across the Fraser region.

Hospital leadership, foundation officials, and community representatives gathered for the unveiling ceremony, acknowledging the increasing role played by immigrant communities, particularly Punjabis, in supporting public healthcare infrastructure abroad. Speakers noted that such contributions go beyond financial assistance.

Office-bearers of Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation highlighted that investments in essential care spaces help improve patient experience and contribute to the long-term sustainability of public healthcare systems. The initiative aligns with the foundation’s broader mission to foster inclusive and community-driven healthcare development.

The deceased, Prashant Sreekumar, collapsed at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital on December 22, after reporting intense chest pain earlier in the day while at work. He was taken to the hospital by a client and registered at the emergency department.

According to his family, Sreekumar was assessed at triage and asked to wait in the emergency room. His father, Kumar Sreekumar, arrived shortly afterward and informed hospital staff that his son was in extreme distress.

Despite complaining of worsening pain and high blood pressure, Sreekumar remained in the waiting area for more than eight hours, the family alleged. An electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed during the wait, but the results were reportedly described as normal by staff. He was later given pain medication, but his condition did not improve.

His father said when Sreekumar was eventually taken into the treatment area, he collapsed moments later, clutching his chest. Medical staff attempted resuscitation, but he was declared dead shortly afterward. Doctors later confirmed that he had suffered an apparent cardiac arrest.

Sreekumar is survived by his wife and three young children, aged three, 10 and 14.

The hospital is run by Covenant Health, which issued a statement expressing condolences but declined to comment on individual care details. The healthcare provider confirmed that the case is currently being reviewed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The incident has sparked debate in Canada over emergency room wait times and patient triage procedures.

The claim was made by Bishnoi's aide, Goldy Dhillon, who also released a video of the firing. 

'Sat Sri Akal! I am Goldy Dhillon (Lawrence Bishnoi Gang). The reason for the firing at singer Channi Nattan's house yesterday is Saradar Khera'.

The gang has also issued a blatant warning to the music industry against working with him. "Any singer who works with or maintains a relationship with Saradar Khera in the future will be solely responsible for their own loss. This is because we will continue to inflict significant damage upon Saradar Khera."

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for both -- the killing of Sahsi and the shooting incident at Nattan’s house.

The gang said the industrialist was targeted because he refused to pay extortion money.

The police has launched investigation into both the incidents with security significantly heightened in order to protect potential targets withn the Indo Canadian community.