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Crime
Calgary police issue photos of 17 Indian students wanted in 59 ransom‑shooting cases
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM
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The Calgary police have released images and identification details of 17 Indian nationals on study permits who are wanted for involvement in 59 ransom‑related shootings across Canada.
Calgary police announced a major investigative step on Monday, publishing photographs and personal data of seventeen Indian nationals who entered Canada on study permits. The individuals are listed as wanted in connection with fifty‑nine ransom‑related shooting incidents reported across several Canadian provinces.
Police officials said the suspects are believed to have participated in organized criminal activities that involved demanding money in exchange for halting gunfire. The release of their images is intended to generate leads from the public and aid in locating them for arrest.
Authorities have not disclosed further specifics about the alleged crimes or the timeline of the incidents, citing ongoing investigations. The police have urged anyone with information to contact the Calgary Police Service immediately.
The move underscores the challenges Canadian law‑enforcement faces in tracking cross‑border criminal networks that may involve foreign students.
The investigation remains active, and officials indicated that additional arrests could follow as new evidence emerges.
Police officials said the suspects are believed to have participated in organized criminal activities that involved demanding money in exchange for halting gunfire. The release of their images is intended to generate leads from the public and aid in locating them for arrest.
Authorities have not disclosed further specifics about the alleged crimes or the timeline of the incidents, citing ongoing investigations. The police have urged anyone with information to contact the Calgary Police Service immediately.
The move underscores the challenges Canadian law‑enforcement faces in tracking cross‑border criminal networks that may involve foreign students.
The investigation remains active, and officials indicated that additional arrests could follow as new evidence emerges.