Man gets six years for shooting, arson at Punjabi singer’s home in B.C.
Abjeet Kingra received a concurrent six-year sentence for arson and firearm offences linked to the Bishnoi gang's targeted criminal acts in Canada, says RCMP.
- A Winnipeg man, Abjeet Kingra, has been sentenced to six years in prison for shooting and committing arson at the home of pop star AP Dhillon.
- Kingra, 26, has connections to the Bishnoi gang, which was classified as a terrorist entity by the federal government.
- No injuries occurred during the incident on September 2, 2024, along with the arson of two vehicles on Dhillon's property.
- Police are searching for a second suspect, Vikram Sharma, who is believed to have fled to India after the attack.
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AP Dhillon house firing: Lawrence Bishnoi gang member gets 6 years in jail; police say Abjeet Kingra 'acted on direction of group'
A man received a six-year jail term for an attack at musician AP Dhillon's home. Abjeet Kingra, an alleged associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, pleaded guilty. The incident involved gunshots and vehicles set ablaze in Colwood. This sentencing follows Canada's move to list the Bishnoi Gang ...
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Shooting, Arson at Punjabi Singer’s BC Home
A Winnipeg man found guilty of arson and firing a weapon at the home of Indo-Canadian pop star AP Dhillon in British Columbia last year has received a six-year prison sentence. Abjeet Kingra, 26, was sentenced in Victoria Provincial Court to two years in prison for arson damaging a property and six years for shooting at Dhillon’s home. The sentences are to be served concurrently and Kingra was granted credit for time served since his arrest, Wes…
Man sentenced for arson, shooting at B.C. home of Punjabi musician AP Dhillon
A 26-year-old man will serve 4½ years in jail after being found guilty of his involvement in an arson and shooting at the Vancouver Island home of Punjabi musician AP Dhillon. RCMP have an arrest warrant out for a second suspect, who is still at large.
Alleged Bishnoi gang member sentenced for shooting at Punjabi musician’s B.C. home
A man with alleged ties to the India-based Bishnoi gang has been sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a shooting and arson attack at the Vancouver Island home of a well-known Punjabi musician.
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