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AirTag and deflated tires preceded Rohit’s killing, deputies say

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 3:44 AM UTC · How we work

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Rohit murders Thakur

Rohit Rohit killed Shalini Thakur and then himself on September 8, 2026.
He placed an Apple AirTag under Thakur’s hood and deflated her tires in January.
Rohit broke Thakur’s May 19, 2026 restraining order on July 29, 2026 by dropping groceries.
Deputies located Rohit’s vehicle in seven minutes using the Flock automated license-plate reader.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office rejected DHS’s claim, saying the case highlights stalking prevention, not sanctuary law.

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Morris Explains Release

Immigration attorney Raissa Morris said Rohit's release followed standard procedure for distant-country migrants.
Morris added that arrivals from Mexico typically receive stricter detention than those from India.
Thakur worked at an IHOP restaurant, showing she held a service-industry job.
Officials noted Rohit had no known local criminal record before the shooting.

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Rohit murders Thakur

Rohit Rohit killed Shalini Thakur and then himself on September 8, 2026.
He placed an Apple AirTag under Thakur’s hood and deflated her tires in January.
Rohit broke Thakur’s May 19, 2026 restraining order on July 29, 2026 by dropping groceries.
Deputies located Rohit’s vehicle in seven minutes using the Flock automated license-plate reader.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office rejected DHS’s claim, saying the case highlights stalking prevention, not sanctuary law.

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