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Who Was Nikitha Godishala, Indian Woman Found Murdered at Her Ex-Boyfriend’s House in US?

Arjun Sharma fled to India after allegedly murdering Nikitha Godishala in Maryland; police are cooperating with US and Indian authorities to secure his arrest.

  • On January 3, Howard County Police Department found Nikitha Rao Godishala dead with stab wounds in Arjun Sharma's Columbia apartment and charged him with first- and second-degree murder.
  • On January 2, Arjun Sharma reported Nikitha Rao Godishala missing, saying he last saw her on New Year's Eve, while friends' social media appeals prompted the complaint.
  • Authorities allege Sharma made unauthorised transactions of about 3,500 USD from Nikitha Rao Godishala's account, she followed up about 1000 USD on December 31, and the murder weapon has not been found.
  • Anand Godisala, victim's father, demanded tough punishment and repatriation help, while the Indian Embassy in Washington DC provides consular support and Howard County Police coordinate with US agencies as Interpol plans a red notice for nearly 200 countries.
  • Under the U.S.-India extradition treaty, Howard County Police said cooperation in serious cases can take months due to court reviews and diplomatic coordination, and urged Columbia, Maryland community to report tips to the Howard County Police Department contact.
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The Week broke the news in on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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