FBI Places Bishnoi Gang Lieutenant on Most-Wanted List in Nijjar Murder Case
The FBI placed Satinderjeet Singh, known as Goldy Brar, on its most-wanted fugitive list in September 2026 and offered a $1 million reward for information related to his alleged role in the 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia. Canadian police also warned Sikh activists in B.C. and Ontario of credible threats against their lives amid the continuing fallout from the gurdwara killing. In a separate incident, Cricket Canada president Arvinder Khosa saw his Surrey home targeted in an extortion-related shooting for the second time, underscoring the climate of intimidation affecting South Asian community leaders in the region.
FBI Adds Bishnoi Gang Lieutenant Goldy Brar to Most-Wanted List
The FBI announced on September 28, 2026, that it was adding Satinderjeet Singh, known as Goldy Brar, to its most-wanted fugitive list and offering a reward of one million US dollars for information leading to his arrest. Brar is accused of being the top North American lieutenant of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and was charged in July with ordering the June 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia. Nijjar's killing sparked a diplomatic rupture between Canada and India after then prime minister Justin Trudeau said Canadian intelligence had linked agents of the Indian government to the act. New Delhi has consistently denied that allegation. Patrick Grandy, the FBI assistant director in charge of the Los Angeles Field Office, said at a news conference on September 28 that Brar was being placed on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list because he is considered extremely violent and a danger to the public, and that his apprehension is a priority for the agency. A United States indictment released during the summer detailed Brar's alleged involvement in racketeering, extortion, and murder carried out through a network of India-linked crime syndicates. The FBI stated that Lawrence Bishnoi directs his criminal organization from prison using smuggled phones, with Brar overseeing the day-to-day operations of the North American enterprise as his alleged right-hand man. [1]
Police Warn Sikh Activists in B.C. and Ontario of Credible Threats
Canadian police issued warnings to Sikh activists in British Columbia and Ontario in August 2026, alerting individuals that their lives may be at risk due to threats connected to ongoing gang-related activity. CityNews Vancouver reported on August 18, 2026, that a photograph of Hardeep Singh Nijjar displayed on a banner outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Surrey had become a symbol of the community's efforts to seek accountability. British Columbia's attorney general was quoted as saying the community is reeling over revelations that the Canadian government has been investigating a possible link between the Indian government and the death of the Sikh leader. Sources within the community noted that while the level of scrutiny may have seemed sudden to outsiders, those involved in Sikh activist circles had long been aware of the potential dangers they faced. The police warnings reflect a broader pattern in which law enforcement agencies have intervened to alert members of the Sikh community following the escalation of threats attributed to India-based organised crime networks operating across Canada. The warnings covered multiple provinces, indicating that the threat landscape identified by police extends beyond British Columbia alone and affects Sikh activists in other parts of the country who maintain ties to community and faith organisations connected to the broader advocacy network. [6]
Cricket Canada President's Surrey Home Targeted in Second Extortion Shooting
Surrey police confirmed on June 4, 2026, that officers were investigating an extortion-related shooting at a home in the South Newton neighbourhood, the second such incident at the same address within a matter of weeks. The home is owned by Arvinder Khosa, the president of Cricket Canada, who had previously been identified in connection with earlier threats and a shooting at the same residence on May 20, 2026. Front-line officers from the Surrey Police Service responded to the scene near 57 Avenue and 148 Street just after 4 a.m. on Thursday morning. The home was occupied at the time of the shooting, though no one was injured. The Surrey Police Service stated in a news release that the investigation was in its early stages but was believed to be extortion related, given the threats made against the household and the previous May 20 incident. The SPS extortion response team subsequently took over the investigation. Police asked anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward to assist in identifying the suspects. Cricket Canada is the national governing body for cricket in Canada, and the repeated targeting of Khosa's home has raised concerns about intimidation directed at leaders of South Asian-heritage sporting and community organisations in the greater Vancouver and Surrey area. [7]
Sources: [1] Radio-Canada · [6] CityNews Vancouver · [7] CBC