Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe issues first statement after firing incident: 'We are not giving up'

Kapil Sharma's recently opened Kap's Cafe.

A day after nine bullets were fired at comedian Kapil Sharma and wife Ginni Chathrath's Kap's Cafe in Surrey, Canada, the team issued a statement, expressing shock.

Shots were fired at comedian Kapil Sharma's newly opened restaurant in Canada's Surrey. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) said it responded to a call from a business at 1:50 am local time on Thursday. It did not name the business establishment.

According to reports, Sharma's Kap's Cafe was the target of the attack.

Now the cafe, which is run by his wife Ginni Charthrath, issued a statement o their official Kap's Cafe's Instagram page.

"We opened Kap’s Cafe with hopes of bringing warmth, community, and joy through delicious coffee and friendly conversation. To have violence intersect with that dream is heartbreaking. We are processing this shock, but we are not giving up.  Thank you for Your Support. Your kind words, prayers, and memories shared via DM mean more than you know. This cafe exists because of your belief in what we’re building together. Let’s stand firm against violence and ensure Kap’s Cafe remains a place of warmth and community."

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"From all of us at Kap’s Cafe, thank you and see you soon, under better skies— With hope and gratitude #supportkapscafecanada," read the statement.

What unfolded

"On Thursday, July 10, at 1:50 am, Surrey Police Service was called to a business located in the 8400 block of 120 Street for a report of shots fired," the SPS said.

"Upon police arrival, it was quickly determined that the shots were fired towards the business, damaging the property, while staff members were still present inside," it said.

The SPS said there were no injuries to anyone at the business.

It said "the investigation is continuing and connections to other incidents and potential motives are being examined." The Vancouver Sun reported that the police do not have a description of the suspect yet and the motive for the shooting has not been determined. (With PTI inputs)