US EditionWho 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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Indian man who killed ex-lover in US looted lakhs before fleeing, says her sister
In her complaint to the Indian Embassy in the US, the victim's sister, Saraswati, detailed the amount of money which was taken by Arjun in the days leading to Nikitha's murder. According to the sister's complaint, the total amount Arjun thus owed to Nikitha’s family was USD 4,500 (Rs 4.05 lakh).
Who was Nikitha Godishala, Indian woman found murdered at her ex-boyfriend’s house in US?
Nikitha Godishala, a 27-year-old Indian woman, was found dead with stab wounds at her ex-boyfriend’s house in Maryland, US. Arjun Sharma, who filed a missing persons complaint with the police, is a suspect in the killing and has now reportedly fled to India
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