Authorities have conducted extensive search efforts for Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student missing from her spring break trip in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, since March 6. The search, coordinated after the U.S. Embassy alerted local police, has involved drones, helicopters, boats, and over 300 agents aiming to locate her. Konanki's parents have expressed a devastating acceptance of the belief that their daughter may have drowned, urging for privacy during this painful time.
Ms. Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student hailing from Loudoun County, was last seen in the early morning of March 6 at a beach with an unnamed male friend, who has not been charged but remains under investigation. The authorities revealed that the friend appeared at a court hearing this week, where he was allowed to move freely, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Since arriving in the Dominican Republic on March 3, Ms. Konanki was staying at the Hotel Riu Republica with five friends. The search efforts were initiated promptly by Dominican officials once authorities were alerted of her absence. The FBI is also assisting in the ongoing investigation, seeking clarity and justice for Sudiksha and her family.
Ms. Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student hailing from Loudoun County, was last seen in the early morning of March 6 at a beach with an unnamed male friend, who has not been charged but remains under investigation. The authorities revealed that the friend appeared at a court hearing this week, where he was allowed to move freely, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Since arriving in the Dominican Republic on March 3, Ms. Konanki was staying at the Hotel Riu Republica with five friends. The search efforts were initiated promptly by Dominican officials once authorities were alerted of her absence. The FBI is also assisting in the ongoing investigation, seeking clarity and justice for Sudiksha and her family.
