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TORONTO<\/strong> \u2013 Toronto police have arrested a suspect in connection with the arson attack on the car of Salma Zahid, a Pakistani-born Canadian Member of Parliament, while a second suspect remains at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The incident occurred earlier this week when Zahid’s vehicle was set on fire outside her home in the Scarborough neighborhood of Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suspect Arrested, Charged Arson with intent to damage property<\/p>\n\n\n\n Causing damage exceeding $5,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possession of incendiary material<\/p>\n\n\n\n Violation of a probation order<\/p>\n\n\n\n He is scheduled to appear in court on September 8, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Second Suspect Still at Large Salma Zahid’s Response “Since the investigation is ongoing, I will not be making any statements at this time. The facts will come to light once the investigation is complete,” she said in a brief statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Background The attack comes amid heightened tensions in Canada over the Gaza conflict and other geopolitical issues, although police have not yet confirmed a motive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Web DeskSeptember 5, 2026 TORONTO \u2013 Toronto police have arrested a suspect in connection with the arson attack on the car of Salma Zahid, a Pakistani-born Canadian Member of Parliament, while a second suspect remains at large. The incident occurred earlier this week when Zahid’s vehicle was set on fire outside her home in the …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8329,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[611,610,612],"class_list":["post-8328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-international","tag-arson-attack","tag-canadian-mp-salma-zahid","tag-scarborough"],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/strong>Police have identified the arrested suspect as Roshvin Crofton, 24. He faces multiple charges, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Toronto police confirmed that they are continuing their search for a second suspect believed to be involved in the incident. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Salma Zahid expressed satisfaction over the swift arrest and said she remains in contact with police as the investigation progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Salma Zahid, a Liberal MP representing Scarborough Centre, has been a vocal figure in Canadian politics. The arson attack on her vehicle has raised concerns about the safety of elected officials and the rise of politically motivated violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n