A 27-year-old Indian Woman, missing since New Year’s Eve, was found dead with stab wounds in her ex-boyfriend’s apartment in Maryland, according to the police.
The victim was identified as Nikitha Godishala, a data and strategy analyst from Ellicott City, Howard County police reported. Her body was discovered in an apartment owned by her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma, 26.
Indian Woman killed in US by Ex-Boyfriend
Investigators have obtained an arrest warrant charging Sharma with first- and second-degree murder. According to the investigation, Sharma reported her missing to police on January 2, stating he last saw Godishala on December 31 at his apartment.
On January 3, detectives executed a search warrant at the same apartment and found Godishala dead with stab wounds. Sharma left the country on a flight to India the same day he reported her missing, the police said.
Murderer Flees to India
Detectives believe Sharma killed Godishala shortly after 7 p.m. on December 31. The investigation is ongoing, and the motive remains unknown. Howard County police are now collaborating with federal law enforcement agencies to locate and arrest Sharma.
The Indian Embassy said it is in contact with Nikitha Godishala’s family and is providing all possible consular assistance. The Embassy is also following up on the matter with local authorities.
Notably, the United States and India have an extradition treaty that allows cooperation in serious criminal cases. However, such proceedings typically involve court reviews and diplomatic coordination, which can take months.
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