What Did Kailash Kher Say About the Shooting at Kapil Sharma's Restaurant in Canada?

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Key Takeaways
- Kailash Kher expressed intent to comment further as details emerge.
- Security measures have been heightened at Kapil Sharma's residence.
- The shooting incident involved a member of the Babbar Khalsa group.
- The café management is committed to community values despite the violence.
- Kap's Cafe aims to be a space of warmth and joy.
Mumbai, July 16 (NationPress) Renowned singer Kailash Kher has addressed the alarming incident involving gunfire at comedian Kapil Sharma’s restaurant in Surrey, Canada.
While he admitted to being unaware of all the details, he assured that he would comment further when he had more information. When approached for his thoughts regarding the recent attack on Kapil’s café, Kher stated to IANS, “I’m not familiar with that incident yet. Once I learn more, I’ll speak.”
In light of this incident, security measures have been heightened at Kapil Sharma’s residence in Mumbai, following the shooting at his newly established restaurant. This occurrence has led to increased safety protocols around his home. On July 11, Mumbai Police was seen visiting the comedian’s residence located in the Oshiwara area.
Kapil Sharma’s newly opened café was targeted when a member of the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa opened fire. The assailant, identified as Harjit Singh, allegedly discharged nine bullets at the venue and later took responsibility for the attack. It is reported that the motive behind this violence was revenge for comments made about the attire of Nihang Sikhs during one of Kapil Sharma’s television programs.
The shooting incident transpired around 2:00 a.m. local time on July 10 at Kap’s Cafe, situated in the 8400 block of 120th Street in Surrey.
In response to the shooting, the café management shared a heartfelt message on their Instagram Stories, expressing their shock over the event. The statement conveyed, “We opened Kap's Cafe with hopes of fostering warmth, community, and joy through delicious coffee and friendly conversation. It’s devastating to see violence disrupt that vision. We are processing this shock but remain resilient.”
“Thank you for your unwavering support. Your kind words, prayers, and shared memories through DMs mean more than you can imagine. This café thrives because of your belief in our shared journey. Let’s unite against violence and ensure Kap's Cafe continues to be a hub of warmth and community.”
Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe officially opened its doors on July 4.