Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Nikita Godishala Murdered in US, Funeral Held in Hyderabad
Nikita Godishala, a 27-year-old health professional, was found dead in her ex-roommate Arjun Sharma's apartment in Maryland, USA, on December 31, 2025.
She had been stabbed multiple times.
Arjun Sharma, who is considered the main suspect, reported her missing the day after her death and then left the country for India.
The US police have obtained a warrant for Sharma's arrest on first and second-degree murder charges.
The family of Nikita Godishala, who live in Hyderabad, India, held a private funeral for her at the Marredpally crematorium.
The family has requested privacy and asked the media to refrain from publishing unverified information to ensure justice is served with due process and dignity.
Nikita Godishala, a 27-year-old health professional, was found deceased in Maryland, USA, on December 31, 2025, with multiple stab wounds.
Arjun Sharma, the prime suspect and her ex-roommate, reported her missing on January 1, 2026, and left the US for India the next day.
The US police have obtained a warrant for Sharma's arrest on first and second-degree murder charges.
The family of Nikita Godishala held a private funeral for her at the Marredpally crematorium in Hyderabad, India, on January 9, 2026, with police protection.
The family has requested privacy and asked the media to exercise responsible journalism and refrain from publishing unverified information.
- Who
- Nikita Godishala (victim), Arjun Sharma (accused)
- What
- Murder of Nikita Godishala, funeral held in Hyderabad
- When
- December 31, 2025 (date of incident), January 9, 2026 (funeral)
- Where
- 10100 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, Maryland, USA (incident); Marredpally crematorium, Hyderabad (funeral)
- Why
- Cause of death is multiple stab wounds, motive not specified
- Victim
- Nikita Godishala
- Accused
- Arjun Sharma
- Location of Incident
- 10100 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia, Maryland, USA
- Date of Incident
- December 31, 2025
- Time of Death
- Approximately 7 pm on December 31, 2025
- Cause of Death
- Multiple stab wounds
- Status of Accused
- At large
- Authorities Involved
- Howard County Police Department, US law enforcement agencies
- Funeral Location
- Marredpally crematorium, Hyderabad
- Victim's Profession
- Health professional
- Victim's Age
- 27
- Accused's Age
- 26
- Family's Residence
- Tarnaka, Hyderabad
