Accused pleaded guilty in connection with firing and explosive attack at a Surrey residence; deportation proceedings may follow after jail terms
11 June, 2026 – Chandigarh : Three Punjabi youths have been sentenced by a Canadian court for their involvement in an extortion-linked shooting incident at a residence in Surrey, British Columbia.
According to Canadian media reports, Taranveer Singh (19 at the time of the incident), Harjot Singh (21), and Dayajeet Singh Billing (21) pleaded guilty on June 9 in Surrey Provincial Court.
Canadian police had earlier released their photographs without turbans. The youths also had injuries on their faces, triggering controversy over alleged human rights violations and disregard for their religious identity.
“Taranveer Singh pleaded guilty to reckless discharge of a firearm and was sentenced to five years in prison… After credit for time served, he’ll serve nearly 4.5 more years behind bars. Dayajeet Billing and Harjot Singh both pleaded guilty to throwing an explosive substance, and were sentenced to just over two years each in prison. After credit for time served, Billings will spend another 20 months behind bars, while Harjot Singh will serve 18 more months, followed by two years of probation each,” CBC News reported.
The incident took place in the early hours of February 1, 2026, when shots were fired at a house in Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood near Crescent Road and 132 Street. A small fire was also reported outside the residence. No injuries were reported. Surrey Police Service linked the attack to ongoing extortion threats in the area.
CTV News reported: “Months after a home in Surrey, BC, was targeted with gunfire in a suspected extortion attack, three foreign nationals have been sentenced to prison… Three suspects were arrested after trying to flee on foot then getting into a ride-share vehicle.”
All three accused are Punjabis and were arrested shortly after the incident by officers from the Surrey Police Service’s Project Assurance anti-extortion patrol and Major Crime Section. Police had described them as foreign nationals and also engaged the Canada Border Services Agency.
The men will serve their sentences in Canada, following which deportation proceedings may be initiated.
The Tribune