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Nikitha Rao Godishala, a 27-year-old data analyst from India, was found murdered in her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma’s, Maryland apartment. Sharma, 26, reported her missing after New Year’s Eve, but police suspect he killed her shortly after 7 pm on December 31st and then fled to India. Godishala was a valued employee at Vheda Health and had previously worked in healthcare data analysis and pharmacy in both the US and India. Police have charged Sharma with murder and are currently searching for him.
News Article:
Maryland: Indian Woman Found Murdered; Ex-Boyfriend Sought in Connection
Maryland City, MD – A 27-year-old Indian woman, Nikitha Rao Godishala, was found dead with stab wounds in a Maryland City apartment on January 3rd. Police have identified her ex-boyfriend, 26-year-old Arjun Sharma, as the prime suspect and are currently seeking his arrest on charges of first and second-degree murder.
Sharma had filed a missing person’s report for Godishala on January 2nd, claiming he last saw her at his apartment in the Maryland City on New Year’s Eve. However, police believe Sharma murdered Godishala shortly after 7 pm on December 31st and subsequently fled to India.
Detectives discovered Godishala’s body at Sharma’s residence on January 3rd, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant.
Godishala was a Data and Strategy Analyst at Vheda Health in Columbia, Maryland, where she had quickly risen to prominence and received the “All-In Award” for her outstanding performance. Prior to joining Vheda Health, she worked at Management Sciences for Health, and held positions at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospitals in India. She held a master’s degree in health information technology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and had a passion for using data to improve healthcare outcomes.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to apprehend Arjun Sharma.
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