An early morning fire that swept through a Roxbury restaurant has led to the arrest of a suspect on multiple felony charges. The Boston Police Fire Investigation Unit, working swiftly, apprehended 23-year-old Everett resident Prasidda Baruwal on Saturday, attributing the blaze at The Squealing Pig to arson. Baruwal is charged with Arson of a Commercial Building, Breaking & Entering in the Nighttime to Commit a Felony, and Destruction of Personal Property, according to the official Boston Police Department statement.
The incident occurred early Saturday morning, the Boston Police Department reports an arrest was made at approximately 8:30 AM, less than 24 hours after firefighters were called to the scene of the fire. The Squealing Pig, located in the heart of Roxbury, has been a landmark for locals and visitors alike; now charred and silenced by the weekend's events, the community feels the weight of its loss. Details about the motive or how the fire was set have not been released by authorities, as the investigation remains ongoing.
The swift arrest of Baruwal comes as a response to an event that has shaken the neighborhood, with the gastronomic haunt's proprietors and frequenters alike grappling with the abrupt violence against a communal landmark. The Roxbury District Court will be the venue where Baruwal will face the aforementioned charges, setting in motion the legal proceedings for a case that has captured the local public's concern.
