Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Drive-by Shooting at Punjabi-Hindi Radio Station in Surrey, Canada
A Punjabi-Hindi radio station in Surrey, Canada, was shot at in a drive-by attack.
The police believe this is related to extortion, a problem where criminals threaten businesses for money.
The radio station's programs recently discussed these extortion threats.
Nobody was hurt.
Police are investigating with a special task force and are confident of making arrests.
Local leaders are expressing concern, and a reward is being offered to catch the criminals.
A Punjabi-Hindi radio station, Swift 1200 AM, was targeted in a drive-by shooting in Surrey, Canada.
The attack occurred late on the night of September 29th.
Police suspect the shooting is linked to an ongoing extortion crisis affecting South Asian businesses.
The radio station's recent programming focused on extortion threats.
The Provincial Extortion Task Force is investigating the incident, with the police expected to make arrests.
- Who
- Unknown assailants
- What
- Drive-by shooting at Swift 1200 AM radio station
- When
- Between 8:30 PM and 9 PM on September 29
- Where
- Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
- Why
- Believed to be linked to an extortion crisis
Community Concerns
Law Enforcement
Government Inaction
Community Concerns
Some community leaders believe the government's inaction has emboldened criminals.
Law Enforcement
Police are actively investigating and committed to making arrests.
- Station Name
- Swift 1200 AM
- Location
- Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
- Date of Shooting
- September 29
- Type of Attack
- Targeted drive-by
- Suspected Motivation
- Intimidation, extortion
- Police Response
- Investigation by Provincial Extortion Task Force
- Reward
- $250,000 (Surrey Mayor)