Highlights:
- 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman Darshan Sahsi was shot dead in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
- Police discovered him with life-threatening injuries inside his vehicle on Ridgeview Drive.
- Investigators believe it was a targeted attack, with no other victims reported.
- A silver Toyota Corolla suspected to be involved has been captured in surveillance footage.
- Sahsi was the president of Canam International, a textile recycling company he founded after moving from Punjab, India.
Darshan Singh Sahsi, a 68-year-old Indian-origin businessman and president of Canam International, was shot dead outside his home in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on Monday (27), in what police are calling a “targeted incident.” The incident has deeply unsettled the Indo-Canadian community, as emerging details suggest potential links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a notorious criminal network with operations in both India and Canada.
According to the Abbotsford Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire on Ridgeview Drive, where they found Sahsi inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate efforts of first responders, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Police confirmed that no other individuals were harmed in the attack. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) later identified Sahsi as the victim and described the killing as “targeted,” suggesting the shooter had been waiting across the street before opening fire.
IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong stated, “Early indications suggest this was a targeted incident and no one else was injured as a result of the shooting. Investigators are working diligently to determine the motive and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.” Police have released surveillance images of a silver Toyota Corolla believed to have been involved in the crime, urging the public to share any information or dashcam footage that could assist in identifying the suspect or the getaway vehicle.
The case took a darker turn when a social media post allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang surfaced, claiming responsibility for Sahsi’s murder. The post, purportedly made by an associate named Goldy Dhillon, accused the businessman of involvement in the drug trade and claimed that the gang had demanded extortion money from him. When Sahsi allegedly refused to pay and blocked their number, the post stated that the gang carried out the revenge killing.
Authorities in Canada have not yet verified the authenticity of the post but have confirmed that they are working with Indian law enforcement agencies to investigate the alleged gang connection. The incident underscores growing concerns over transnational organized crime and the spread of Indian gangster networks operating abroad.
Sahsi, originally from Punjab, was the son of a Sikh farmer who built a successful textile recycling business in Canada. Described by peers as humble and community-oriented, his death has sent shockwaves through the Indo-Canadian business community. The investigation remains active, with IHIT appealing for public assistance as efforts continue to track down those responsible for the brutal killing.
