Eight months after the death of Nikitha Godishala in the United States, Indian authorities have apprehended a suspect in Agra. The man, identified as Sharma, was taken into custody following the investigation into the woman's death.

There is a notable discrepancy regarding the nature of the relationship between the victim and the suspect. Law enforcement officials have publicly characterized Sharma as Godishala’s ex-boyfriend. However, Godishala’s father has publicly disputed this description, asserting that the two were merely roommates. Furthermore, the victim's father has suggested that the motive behind the killing was financial in nature, rather than personal or romantic. As the investigation continues, the exact circumstances surrounding the incident and the nature of their association remain points of contention between the official police narrative and the claims made by the victim's family.