Hyderabad Woman Killed in US Over Money Dispute With Ex-Boyfriend, Family Claims

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:25am on 06 Jan 2026,Tuesday India Global

The murder of Hyderabad native Nikitha Godishala in the US has taken a new turn. Her family claims she was killed over a money dispute with her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma. Nikitha, 27, was found dead in Maryland after being reported missing on New Year’s Eve. Police have charged Sharma with first- and second-degree murder. Her cousin said Sharma had borrowed money and failed to return $1,000. Nikitha was following up with him for repayment. Her father said Sharma often borrowed money from many people. Nikitha had moved to the US in 2021 for studies and later worked there. (PC: Instagram/@_iamnikkig_)

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