Investigation Continues for Missing U.S. College Student in Dominican Republic

Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student, vanished in the Dominican Republic on March 6 during a spring break trip. The FBI has joined local authorities in the ongoing investigation, which has included interviews and analysis of surveillance footage, but no significant evidence of violence has been found.

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh junior, went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on March 6 while on spring break with friends. Last seen near her hotel beach around 4:50 a.m., her disappearance prompted an investigation involving the FBI and local detectives. Despite ongoing searches, no significant leads have emerged thus far.

As a biology student from Chantilly, Virginia, Konanki traveled with five female friends for the spring break getaway beginning March 3. The group visited a nightclub on the night prior to her disappearance. Konanki and a male acquaintance, whose identity remains undisclosed, were left alone on the beach after her friends returned to the hotel.

According to reports, the male companion mentioned they went swimming together but upon his return to the beach, Konanki was missing. Security footage showed him returning to his hotel room early that morning, at 8:55 a.m. Following that, guests reported a power outage, coinciding with the timeline of the incident. Authorities discovered Konanki’s personal belongings, including clothes, on a beach bed nearby, but they have found no signs of aggression or violence.

The investigation into Sudiksha Konanki’s disappearance continues with active participation from both local and U.S. authorities. While the FBI and local detectives gather evidence and interview witnesses, the search remains ongoing. Sudiksha’s family and community await answers as the investigation progresses, highlighting the importance of safety during such trips.

Original Source: www.deseret.com