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Crime
Indian Woman Nikitha Godishala Found Dead in US Apartment; Killer Arrested in Agra
✍️ NDTV
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM
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An Indian woman, Nikitha Godishala, was found dead in an apartment in the United States. Eight months later, police in Agra arrested a suspect linked to the case.
Nikitha Godishala, a 28‑year‑old Indian national, was discovered dead in an apartment in the United States on 12 March 2024. The coroner’s report indicated a homicide, but no immediate suspect was named.
The case drew attention from Indian media and authorities, prompting a joint investigation between U.S. and Indian law‑enforcement agencies.
On 10 November 2024, the Uttar Pradesh Police in Agra announced the arrest of a 35‑year‑old man suspected of orchestrating the murder. The suspect is said to have ties to a local crime network.
Police say the arrest follows months of forensic work and surveillance that linked the suspect to the victim’s travel itinerary and the apartment where she was found.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging any witnesses to come forward.
The case drew attention from Indian media and authorities, prompting a joint investigation between U.S. and Indian law‑enforcement agencies.
On 10 November 2024, the Uttar Pradesh Police in Agra announced the arrest of a 35‑year‑old man suspected of orchestrating the murder. The suspect is said to have ties to a local crime network.
Police say the arrest follows months of forensic work and surveillance that linked the suspect to the victim’s travel itinerary and the apartment where she was found.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging any witnesses to come forward.