"In video footage recovered following the Feb. 18 fire, the Singhs are seen in the print shop, located on 101st Avenue in Richmond Hill, standing at a table on which is a hotplate, rolls of paper towels, and other items. The two move the table to another part of the shop, according to law enforcement, and several minutes later, one of the rolls is seen on top of the hotplate, with four others nearby."
"According to the criminal complaint, nobody entered the print shop between the time the Singhs left and the time the fire began. Prosecutors allege they used a smart plug to remotely activate the hotplate and start the fire."
"Narinder and Jahwar Singh are charged with malicious use of fire or explosives to damage or destroy property used in interstate commerce. It was a crime done out of revenge, Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Amzallag said at the court appearance on Thursday, citing the acrimonious and highly personal eviction proceedings."
Narinder Singh and his son Jahwar Singh face charges for allegedly setting fire to their print shop located on 101st Avenue in Richmond Hill on February 18, 2026. Video evidence shows the two men placing paper towels on a hotplate before leaving the premises. Approximately four hours later, the paper towels ignited. Prosecutors allege the defendants used a smart plug to remotely activate the hotplate, as no one else entered the shop between their departure and the fire's start. The alleged arson occurred amid eviction proceedings against the Singhs, who were reportedly squatting at the property. Jahwar Singh was released on a $100,000 bond, while Narinder Singh was detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Both face charges of malicious use of fire or explosives to damage property used in interstate commerce.
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