Calgary Police Arrest 16 Indians Facing 56 Charges In Organized Crime Crackdown

Calgary police in the Alberta province of Canada have carried out a major operation against organized crime, dismantling a criminal network that was allegedly targeting the South Asian community. In this significant crackdown, 16 Indian nationals have been arrested and are facing a total of 56 criminal charges. The charges range from extortion and shootings to extreme violence and kidnapping conspiracies. While the Calgary police have successfully apprehended these individuals, they've not yet clarified whether the arrested suspects are linked to any international gangs such as the Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar, or Rohit Godara networks. It's noteworthy that in recent years, the names of these specific gangs have frequently surfaced in various criminal cases across Canada.

Details of the Criminal Activities

Investigative agencies have stated that the accused individuals attempted to extort money from victims by creating an atmosphere of fear and violence. In several instances, victims were threatened at gunpoint. The investigation has also uncovered plots related to kidnapping, the destruction of criminal evidence, and the use of illegal firearms. To assist in the ongoing investigation, the police have released photographs of some of the accused and have appealed to the public to share any information regarding their identities or activities. Officials noted that many of the suspects operate under various names and aliases, which can make their identification particularly challenging for law enforcement.

Arrests and Specific Charges

One of the key arrests involved 20 year old Ravjot Toor, who was apprehended during a traffic stop. Police claim to have recovered a restricted category weapon, ammunition, and cocaine from his possession. He faces several serious charges, including possession of an illegal weapon, possession of a firearm without a license, transporting a weapon in a vehicle, possession of a weapon for a criminal purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of controlled substances. Authorities believe that the items seized from him may be linked to a previous shooting incident.

The March 2026 Shooting and Arson

The investigation into a shooting that occurred in Calgary in March 2026 has led to the naming of Jarmanjit Singh alias German Singh (22), Jaskaran Singh alias Jassi Buttar (21), and Karanbir Singh alias Karan Singh (21). Among them, Jarmanjit Singh has been declared wanted. All three are accused of involvement in a shooting that endangered public safety. On top of that, the investigation revealed that a vehicle used in the shooting was set on fire in an attempt to destroy evidence. In connection with this arson, Amandeep Singh alias Shiva Singh (21), Anurag Sidhu (21), and Ishandeep Singh (19) have been charged.

Extortion and Kidnapping Conspiracy

In an extortion case that came to light in May 2026, Amandeep Malhi alias Harman Gill (39) and Sandeep Singh (32) were arrested. Both are accused of demanding money through threats and possessing proceeds of crime, while Also, the police have foiled a suspected kidnapping plot. In this case, action has been taken against Daksh Gautam (25), Akashdeep Singh (19), Gagandeep Singh alias Gaggi Singh alias Guggi (29), Pardeep Singh (24), and Taranveer Singh (24). They face charges related to conspiring to kidnap individuals at gunpoint, forcible confinement, and assault, while in a separate shooting incident, Gurkaran Dhaliwal (21) was arrested for the reckless discharge of a firearm and possession of an illegal weapon. The Calgary Police Service has stated that the investigation is ongoing to identify others linked to this network and to determine the source of their weapons and funding.