Sask. Party says bullet holes found in window of Regina campaign office

The Saskatchewan Party says one of its Regina candidates has been in touch with the police after two bullet holes were discovered in the window of his campaign office.

Rahul Singh, who is running in Regina Northeast, said police are investigating the bullet holes found in his office windows.

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“Our campaign has already had many signs stolen but this goes well beyond that, putting our campaign volunteers in danger,” Singh said in a statement.

The Saskatchewan Party says police are investigating after two bullet holes were discovered in the window of a Regina candidate’s campaign office. (Saskatchewan Party/Submitted)

“I have reported this attack to the Regina Police Service and they are now investigating.”

Singh added that the incident makes him concerned for the safety of those working in his office.

“That bullet could have landed inside, and we have team members sitting just next to the window,” he said.

Singh said he’s troubled and saddened, but not intimidated. He said his team will not be demoralized, and will continue working hard right up until election day.

The Regina Police Service confirmed that it has launched an investigation. While the bullet holes were discovered at a campaign office during an election, there is no indication whether the attack was politically motivated or random in nature.

“For somebody who did it, it would be pretty evident where they’re firing at,” Singh noted.

Sask. Party leader Scott Moe said it is “unacceptable” for any candidate in any party to be the target of intimidation.

“I spoke to Rahul this morning,” Moe said in a statement. “I know he is troubled by this but he will not be intimidated. He has knocked thousands of doors and spoken with thousands of voters in Regina Northeast and that’s exactly what he plans to continue doing from now until Election Day.”

Moe said the discovery of the bullet holes was “unprecedented” in the province.

“This is just not the Saskatchewan way,” Moe said. “This is not what we see in our province. I was shocked to see it in a presidential election south of the border, let alone now in our Saskatchewan provincial election.”

In a statement, Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, said no politician should be subjected to violence.

“My heart goes out to Mr. Singh, the volunteers and the campaign staff working to support Mr. Singh’s campaign who are no doubt shaken by this violent act,” Beck’s statement read.

“I hope that whoever committed this act is brought to justice.”

Jon Hromek, leader of the Saskatchewan United Party, also said he was “troubled” by the incident.

“This kind of interference in our democratic process is unacceptable and should not be tolerated,” Hromek wrote in a social media post. “My thoughts are with Mr. Singh, his staff, and his volunteers.”

Saskatchewan’s provincial election is set for October 28.