Gurvikramjeet Singh Warring, a 35-year-old Surrey resident identified as a “main handler” for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was killed in a targeted shooting at an office building on May 4. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed the shooting occurred just after 3 p.m. at a complex housing the Vancouver School of Management, though authorities have not released a motive or identified the victim.
Who was the victim?
Gurvikramjeet Singh Warring, who also used the aliases “Satveer Singh Warring,” “Sam Canada,” and “Sam,” was a temporary foreign worker who arrived in Canada in 2013. According to information obtained by reporting sources, Warring operated an education company and two numbered companies. One of these businesses, a farm-related entity, was fined $135,000 by the federal government in August 2025 for compliance failures, including a lack of actual business operations for which it had recruited foreign nationals.
Did You Know? In April 2023, the Indian government released a list of over two dozen alleged gangsters from Punjab living abroad, which included the aliases Satveer Singh Warring and “Sam Canada.”
Connections to gang violence and cricket
The shooting is linked by observers to a violent feud between the Lawrence Bishnoi gang—a group Canada has designated as a terrorist entity—and a splinter faction led by Goldy Brar. Ritesh Lakhi, an India-based journalist, stated that Warring’s death fits a pattern of targeted killings between these warring groups. A social media post from an account linked to rival gangster Rohit Godara claimed responsibility for the shooting, alleging that Warring was involved in cricket match-fixing.
Expert Insight: The brazen nature of this daylight killing, occurring in a professional office space rather than the early-morning, unoccupied business shootings typically seen in local extortion cases, suggests a significant escalation in the tactics used by transnational criminal groups operating in the region.
What happens next?
While the RCMP has not established a formal link between Warring’s death and subsequent violence, the situation remains fluid. The home of Cricket Canada president Arvinder Khosa, who was seen with Warring at various events, was shot at twice in the weeks following the May 4 incident. Although police have not connected the two events, the ongoing investigation into Cricket Canada’s internal affairs and alleged ties to organized crime continues to draw community concern regarding the safety of officials and the integrity of the sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the victim known to the police?
The RCMP has stated the victim had no criminal history and was not previously targeted by threats or extortion, though community members have reported to local police that they had provided information about “Sam” prior to his death.
What is the connection between the victim and Cricket Canada?
Warring was photographed with Cricket Canada president Arvinder Khosa at several cricket events. While Khosa has acknowledged knowing Warring through cricket, he has denied any further connection to the Bishnoi gang.
Why was he wanted in India?
Warring appeared on a 2023 list of alleged gangsters from Punjab who were reportedly hiding abroad. The Indian government requested the extradition of several individuals on this list, though the federal Department of Justice maintains that such communications remain confidential.
How should local authorities balance the confidentiality of ongoing investigations with the community’s need for transparency regarding public safety?
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