Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Nikitha Godishala's Body to Return to India
A young woman named Nikitha Godishala was found dead in her apartment in the US.
The police think her ex-roommate, Arjun Sharma, killed her and ran away to India.
The family is very sad and wants the police to catch Sharma.
They are asking for help to bring Nikitha's body back home to India.
The Indian government and embassy are helping the family, and the body is expected to arrive in India by January 8.
Nikitha Godishala, 27, was found dead in her apartment in Columbia, Maryland, with stab injuries.
Suspect Arjun Sharma, 26, is wanted for first- and second-degree murder and has fled to India.
Godishala's family demands an international arrest warrant for Sharma and stern punishment.
The Indian Embassy in Washington is supporting the family and coordinating with local authorities.
Formal procedures are underway to repatriate Godishala's body to Hyderabad, India, by January 8.
- Who
- Nikitha Godishala (victim), Arjun Sharma (suspect)
- What
- Murder of Nikitha Godishala, repatriation of her body to India
- When
- Reported missing on January 2, body to be flown by January 8
- Where
- Columbia, Maryland, USA
- Why
- Suspect allegedly lured victim to apartment and killed her
Family and Authorities
Suspect
Arrest Warrant
Family and Authorities
Family demands an international arrest warrant for Sharma.
Suspect
Sharma fled to India to evade arrest.
- Victim
- Nikitha Godishala
- Age
- 27
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland, USA
- Suspect
- Arjun Sharma
- Suspect's Age
- 26
- Charges
- First- and second-degree murder
- Current Status
- Suspect fled to India
- Family's Demand
- International arrest warrant for suspect
- Repatriation Date
- January 7 or 8
Sources
Nikitha Godishala murder: Family of Indian woman killed in US seeks international arrest warrant for suspect
Body Of Woman Murdered In US To Be Flown To India By Jan 8: Minister Kishan Reddy
Body of woman murdered in US to be flown to India by Jan 8: Union Minister Kishan Reddy
Nikitha Godishala killing: Mortal remains likely to reach India by January 8; family seeks international arrest warrant for suspect
Nikitha Godishala's Body To Be Flown To India by Jan 8: Kishan Reddy
