Shalini Thakur, a 38-year-old woman from Sacramento, was fatally shot by a stalker after months of harassment, despite having obtained a restraining order against him.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Shalini Thakur, 38, was tragically shot outside her workplace on September 8, marking a devastating end to a prolonged period of alleged stalking and harassment. Thakur had taken legal steps to protect herself, obtaining a restraining order against the man accused of her murder, according to court records and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
Thakur’s funeral took place on September 14. She was the only child of her mother, Sudesh Kumari.
On the day of the incident, Thakur was being dropped off at a shopping plaza when 22-year-old Rohit approached her. Authorities reported that as she attempted to escape, Rohit chased her down and shot her multiple times. After she fell to the ground, he shot her in the head at close range, as detailed by the sheriff’s office.
Rohit fled the scene but was located just seven minutes later on eastbound Highway 50 near Watt Avenue, thanks to a Flock camera. During a standoff with deputies, he died by suicide.
According to the restraining order filing, Thakur had reported a concerning pattern of behavior from Rohit that began around September 2025. The two had met through DoorDash pickups, but Rohit’s behavior escalated as he began to show up at her home uninvited and wait for her.
Among the alarming incidents detailed in the restraining order, Rohit reportedly deflated Thakur’s vehicle tires and placed an Apple AirTag under her car’s hood to track her movements. Authorities also stated that he had gained access to her apartment by obtaining a copy of her key and had entered her home while she was asleep, expressing concern for her well-being when confronted.
Rohit’s attempts to control Thakur extended to pressuring her into marriage and threatening to kill both her and himself. Following these incidents, sheriff’s officials advised Thakur to seek a restraining order, which she successfully obtained on May 19.
On July 29, Thakur reported that Rohit had left groceries at her front door, a violation of the restraining order. Investigators confirmed there was probable cause to arrest him for this misdemeanor violation. However, despite at least two attempts by detectives to locate Rohit at his home and other known locations, they were unable to make contact.
Interestingly, the sheriff’s office noted that Rohit had no known local criminal history. The case was classified as civil harassment rather than domestic violence, as there was no evidence to suggest that Thakur and Rohit had a romantic relationship. Thakur had described him as a friend, according to Lt. Amar Gandhi, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.
Following the tragic incident, details about Rohit’s immigration status came to light. The Department of Homeland Security reported that he was originally from India and had entered the United States through Arizona in 2023. His exact immigration status remains unclear, but federal court records indicate that his case was pending, with no appeals filed or hearings scheduled.
This heartbreaking case highlights the urgent need for effective measures to protect individuals from stalking and harassment, as well as the complexities surrounding restraining orders and their enforcement.
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