Surrey police arrested and charged two Indian men for extortion related shooting that occurred on January 26. SPS said they are releasing photos of the two men charged in the January 26 firearm-related investigation after determining that the disclosure is necessary to assist with the ongoing police investigation. Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh, both believed to be students from India, were arrested and charged with Criminal Code offences following an alleged shots fired incident in the early morning hours of January 26. SPS said it hopes that the public release of images of Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh prompts additional witnesses, victims, or associates to come forward with relevant information regarding the activities of Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh on or before January 26.

By PD Raj – Reporter DESIBUZZCanada

SURREY – Surrey police arrested and charged two Indian men for extortion related shooting that occurred on January 26.

Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh, both believed to be students from India, were arrested and charged with Criminal Code offences following an alleged shots fired incident in the early morning hours of January 26.

On January 26 at approximately 3:50 am, Surrey Police Service (SPS) members assigned to Project Assurance, working in collaboration with SPS’s Major Crime Section, were in the area of 129 Street and 84 Avenue when they heard what they believed was a gun shot. SPS officers quickly located a suspect vehicle and stopped it, taking the driver and a passenger into custody. During the arrests a loaded handgun was discovered and seized. 

Project Assurance is an initiative in which SPS proactively patrols neighbourhoods and business areas targeted by extortions and extortion-related shootings.

SPS said they are releasing photos of the two men charged in the January 26 firearm-related investigation after determining that the disclosure is necessary to assist with the ongoing police investigation.

SPS said it hopes that the public release of images of Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh prompts additional witnesses, victims, or associates to come forward with relevant information regarding the activities of Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh on or before January 26.

“Photos will be considered for release on a case-by-case basis and based on the legal necessity to seek assistance from the public with police investigations. The disclosure of these photos in this case is a consistent use disclosure under sections 33(2)(d) and 34 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act whereby police can disclose photos of arrested persons if the disclosure is necessary to further a police investigation into a current crime, or series of crimes, and to seek the public’s assistance for witnesses and victims who may have information,” SPS said in a press release.

Harshdeep Singh, a 20-year-old male, has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count of occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm is present.

Hanspreet Singh, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with one count of occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm is present.

Both Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh have been remanded in custody until January 30. They are both foreign nationals and SPS has engaged Canada Border Services Agency.

In September 2025, the Surrey Extortion Reward Fund of $250,000.00 was established to offer individuals with key information the ability to collect a reward if charges and convictions of those responsible for these crimes are secured.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Surrey Extortion Tip Line at 236-485-5149 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca if you wish to remain anonymous.