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A 20-year-old Indian-origin student, Sudiksha Konanki, has gone missing from a resort in the Dominican Republic while on a spring break trip with friends from the University of Pittsburgh, USA.
Konanki was last seen on March 6 at around 4 a.m. on the beach of the Riu Republica Hotel in Punta Cana. Her friends reported her missing approximately 12 hours later, at 4 p.m. the same day. The Indian Embassy in the Dominican Republic has assured that they are in contact with her family and assisting in the search efforts.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic, including police and rescue teams, have conducted extensive searches in the area using helicopters and other resources to scour the water, nearby bushes, and surrounding locations. However, there is still no trace of her.
Her father, Subbarayudu Konanki, has urged investigators to consider all possibilities, including kidnapping and human trafficking, rather than focusing solely on the beach and ocean. He mentioned that Sudiksha had attended a beach party with friends and other individuals they met at the resort but never returned.
The University of Pittsburgh has also released a statement affirming its support for Konanki’s family and collaboration with authorities in Loudoun County, Virginia, where she resided. The university is committed to assisting in efforts to locate her and bring her home safely.
The search for Sudiksha Konanki remains ongoing.