Damanjit Singh and Pardaman Singh: Foreign nationals charged after extortion-related shooting in Canada

Damanjit Singh and Pardaman Singh

Two men have been arrested and charged after a shooting at a home in Surrey, Canada, that police say is linked to extortion threats.According to Surrey Police Service, the incident occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. on April 22 in the 13400 block of 87A Avenue. Officers responded to reports of shots fired and later confirmed both a residence and a vehicle were damaged. No one was injured.22-year-old Damanjeet Singh and 30-year-old Pardaman Singh were arrested during the operation. Both have been charged with possessing a firearm in a place knowing or being reckless as to whether anyone is present there, as well as possessing a prohibited or restricted firearm without a licence.Police said both the people have been remanded in custody. Damanjit Singh was to appear in court on May 19, while Pardaman Singh was to appear in court on June 1. Surrey Police Service also confirmed that both accused are foreign nationals and said the Canada Border Services Agency is engaged in this case. Authorities have released photographs of the accused, saying the disclosure is necessary to aid ongoing investigations and help identify wider criminal networks linked to violent extortion cases.The case comes amid growing concern in Canada over extortion-related violence targeting South Asian communities. Financial intelligence agency FINTRAC recently issued a bulletin warning of an ongoing campaign against migrant communities involving “economically vulnerable, young male Indian nationals on study permits in Canada being used by gangs as foot soldiers for targeted violence”.

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