Indian Woman Nikitha Godishala Found Dead In US; 8 Months Later, Suspect Arrested In Agra
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Indian woman Nikihtha Godishala, 27, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in Maryland in December 2025. Nearly eight months later, the man wanted in connection with her killing, Arjun Sharma, 26, has been taken into custody in Agra, India.
Sharma was traced to a flat in Agra by a Hyderabad Police team investigating a cheating case filed following a complaint by Nikitha’s father, Anand Godishala. US authorities have confirmed that Sharma is now in Indian custody and is expected to be extradited to the United States.
Nikitha Was Found Dead In Maryland Apartment
Nikitha, who lived in Ellicott City, Maryland, had been reported missing on January 2.
According to the Howard County Police Department, she was found dead with stab wounds in the Columbia, Maryland, apartment of her former roommate, Arjun Sharma.
US police had obtained an arrest warrant for Sharma on first- and second-degree murder charges, alleging that he killed Nikitha and fled to India.
While police described Sharma as Nikitha’s ex-boyfriend, her father said the two were roommates and believed the killing was financially motivated.
Family Was Informed Of Her Death On January 4
According to information communicated to Nikitha’s family in India, she had suffered multiple stab wounds and her death was believed to have occurred on December 31, 2025.
Nikitha had been living in the US for around four years and worked there as a data and strategy analyst. Her parents and other family members are based in Hyderabad.
Cheating Case In Telangana Led Police To Agra
A cheating case was registered against Sharma in Telangana in April after a complaint that he had allegedly taken money from Nikitha and failed to return it.
During the investigation, Hyderabad Police received clues about Sharma’s whereabouts and sent a team to Agra. The team found him at a flat and issued him a notice in connection with the cheating case.
A Hyderabad Police official told PTI that authorities were informed about the existing US case after they learned that a non-bailable warrant was pending against Sharma.
Sharma Remanded By Delhi Court
Sharma was subsequently produced before the Patiala House Court in New Delhi by central agencies.
The court remanded him on August 25 in connection with the murder case, according to the Hyderabad Police official.
The Howard County Police Department said it had been informed by international authorities that Sharma was in custody in India and was expected to be extradited to the US. Police, however, did not provide a timeline for his return.
Family Says Financial Dispute Was Involved
Nikitha’s parents have said that Sharma lost his employment around August-September 2025 and later borrowed money from Nikitha and members of her family.
According to a statement from the family, financial disputes over money allegedly owed to Nikitha existed before her death. The family also said Sharma had financial dealings with other people in the US.
Nikitha’s family welcomed his arrest as an important breakthrough in the case. According to the family statement, Sharma was arrested following the execution of non-bailable warrants and was taken into custody through proceedings before a Delhi court.
