Three Men Charged in Surrey Extortion-Linked Shooting Amid Gang Terrorism Probe

Three men in their twenties—Mandeep Gidda, Nirmaandeep Cheema, and Arundeep Singh—have been arrested and charged with reckless discharge of a firearm in connection with a March 27 shooting in Surrey, B.C., believed to be related to an ongoing extortion investigation targeting the South Asian community. The shooting damaged a home but caused no injuries, and the suspects were identified after extensive police investigations including search warrants. These arrests mark the first charges in Surrey linked to extortion crimes affecting this community in 2025, amid a rise in shootings and extortion threats targeting businesses and individuals. Surrey Police Chief Const. Norm Lipinski described the arrests as a positive step, emphasizing ongoing aggressive enforcement efforts in collaboration with provincial and national task forces. The city has also established a $250,000 reward fund to encourage information leading to convictions, while the provincial government is investing in dedicated resources to combat extortion crimes. Recent weeks have seen additional shootings at businesses in Surrey, underscoring the persistent threat posed by extortion-related violence.