Indian-origin woman shot dead outside California restaurant

A 38-year-old woman of Indian origin, identified as Shalini Thakur, was shot and killed outside a restaurant in California in what authorities are treating as a targeted attack. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the suspect, a 22-year-old Indian national, had been stalking the victim for several months prior to the fatal incident.

The shooting occurred outside the restaurant, marking the culmination of what appears to have been a prolonged harassment campaign. Investigators from the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the suspect had engaged in sustained pursuit of the victim over an extended period.

Following the fatal shooting, the suspect reportedly turned the weapon on himself. The incident has raised concerns about stalking and domestic violence cases involving Indian nationals in the United States and underscores the potential dangers posed by prolonged harassment.