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Maryland murder suspect accused in New Year’s Eve killing may have fled to India

Authorities in Maryland say a man accused of killing his former girlfriend inside a Columbia apartment may have left the United States shortly after the alleged crime, prompting an expanding investigation involving federal law enforcement. Police believe the suspect departed the country just days after the fatal incident, raising concerns that he may now be overseas as investigators work to secure his arrest. Howard County Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Arjun Sharma. According to investigators, Sharma is charged with first- and second-degree murder in connection with the death of 27-year-old Nikhita Godishala of Ellicott City. Detectives say Godishala was found dead inside an apartment located in the 10100 block of Twin Rivers Road in Columbia after officers executed a search warrant at the residence. Police said Sharma had reported Godishala missing on Friday, telling officers that he had last seen her inside the Columbia apartment. Authorities later determined that Sharma had left the United States on a flight to India on the same day the missing person report was filed. Investigators now believe the killing occurred several days earlier, on New Year’s Eve, at approximately 7 p.m. Following the discovery of Godishala’s body on Saturday, police obtained an arrest warrant for Sharma. Officials said the warrant was active by Sunday, as detectives continued to piece together the timeline leading up to the woman’s death. Medical and investigative findings led authorities to conclude that Godishala died from stab wounds inflicted inside the apartment. Howard County Police stated that there is currently no publicly identified motive for the killing. Detectives described the case as an active and ongoing investigation, noting that they are coordinating with U.S. federal law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend the suspect. Efforts are underway to determine Sharma’s exact location and whether international assistance may be required to bring him into custody. Police have not released additional details about the relationship between the suspect and the victim beyond confirming that they were previously involved. Officials said further information would be shared as it becomes available and emphasized that the investigation remains a priority as authorities pursue the suspect across international boundaries. Anyone with information relevant to the case has been urged to contact law enforcement as the search continues.

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Maryland murder suspect accused in New Year’s Eve killing may have fled to India

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Maryland murder suspect accused in New Year’s Eve killing may have fled to India

Maryland murder suspect accused in New Year’s Eve killing may have fled to India

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