The recent shooting of Punjabi singer Teji Kahlon in Canada has once again exposed how Indian gang rivalries are spreading overseas. Crime networks that once operated within state borders are now finding new ground across continents.
Reports claim that associates of Rajasthan-based gangster Rohit Godara took responsibility for the attack on social media, accusing Kahlon of helping rival groups. The singer has not commented, but the message is clear — India’s gang wars have gone global.
Police in Canada are investigating the case, but the online confession itself reveals how social media is being used as a weapon. Gangsters now use digital platforms to spread fear, boast about attacks, and extend their influence far beyond India.
Rohit Godara, linked to several high-profile murders including that of Sidhu Moosewala, is believed to be operating from abroad. He is reportedly connected with other figures such as Goldy Brar, whose networks have expanded across multiple countries.
The growing reach of these factions, including the Bishnoi syndicate, shows that gang violence is no longer limited to Punjab or Rajasthan. These rivalries are now being exported, turning foreign cities into potential hotspots for organised crime.
If not addressed, this trend threatens to turn diaspora hubs like Canada into new battlegrounds for India’s criminal networks, posing challenges for both Indian and international law enforcement.
