HOWARD COUNTY, Md. — A Columbia man wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend was arrested in India, Howard County Police spokesperson Sherry Llewellyn confirmed to WMAR-2 News.
Arjun Sharma reportedly fled the country on a flight after reporting 27-year-old Nikitha Godishala missing to police on January 2.
Llewellyn told WMAR-2 News that Howard County Police are expecting extradition, but there is no timeline for his return to the United States.
Man wanted in deadly stabbing of ex-girlfriend in Columbia arrested in India after manhunt
While speaking with police, Sharma stated that he last saw Godishala on New Year's Eve at his residence in the Ten M complex on Twin Rivers Road.
Detectives searched Sharma's home on January 3 and found Godishala's body.
In addition to multiple stab wounds, police say Godishala suffered other trauma to her body, though police did not share specifics.
Police told WMAR-2 News at the time that they believe Godishala was killed on December 31 around 7 p.m.
According to court records filed in the case, Sharma is charged with first- and second-degree murder and first- and second-degree assault.
