A 27-year-old Indian-origin woman, Nikitha Godishala, who had been reported missing earlier this month, has been found dead in the United States, police said.
According to US police, Godishala, a resident of Ellicott City, was reported missing on January 2. Her body was later found inside an apartment in Columbia, Maryland. The apartment is located in the 10100 block of Twin Rivers Road, authorities said.
The case has sent shockwaves through the Indian community. Reports say Godishala’s ex-boyfriend is accused of her murder and has fled the country, though police have not shared further details publicly.
Reacting to the incident, the Indian Embassy in the United States said it is in touch with Godishala’s family and is offering full support. The embassy confirmed it is also closely following the case with local US authorities.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Embassy of India in the US said it is providing all possible consular assistance to the family. The statement was also tagged to the Ministry of External Affairs.
“The Embassy is in contact with the family of Ms Nikitha Godishala and is extending all possible consular assistance. The Embassy is also following up on the matter with the local authorities,” the post said.
The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected as US authorities continue to probe the case.
