Gunshots fired at house of new Cricket Canada chief Arvinder Khosa; police probe extortion angle

Gunshots fired at the house of Cricket Canada president Arvinder Khosa in Surrey, Canada, turned out to be an extortion-related incident, with probe agencies investigating the possible involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang behind the incident.

Surrey Police Service (SPS) has started the investigation into the shooting at Khosa’s house in the Newton neighbourhood.

As per the news report, Khosa confirmed that his house was fired at, but didn't provide details. At least five bullet marks could be seen on the door, windows and back of the house.

The incident took place on May 20 at 4.40 am when SPS Frontline officers responded to reports of a shooting near 57 Avenue and 148 Street in Surrey.

Upon arrival, police noted damage to the house and evidence of shots being fired. The house was occupied at the time of the shooting and fortunately, no one was injured.

While the Surrey police have withheld the name of Khosa and said the investigation is in its early stages, it is believed to be a case of extortion.

SPS’s Extortion Response Team has taken over the investigation and the Integrated Forensic Identification Services will be in the area processing physical and digital evidence.

The police have said that anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, or who may know the identities of the suspects, should contact SPS.

The incident comes barely days after Khosa officially assumed charge as Cricket Canada president following the board’s annual general meeting in Mississauga on May 9.

He had previously been serving as interim president after a court-ordered leadership vote replaced former president Amjad Bajwa.

The Canadian cricket team has been mired in controversy lately after individuals connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang had intimidated members within the Canadian cricket community ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Canada's T20 World Cup captain, Dilpreet Bajwa, is facing a probe by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over severe allegations of match-fixing and spot-fixing.

The controversy deepened after reports emerged alleging that players and officials were pressured into supporting the late appointment of Dilpreet Bajwa as captain before the World Cup.

Investigators are also probing suspicious activity during Canada’s T20 World Cup match against New Zealand in Chennai, where unusual wides and no-balls during a crucial over raised spot-fixing concerns.

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