Authorities are searching for University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who went missing while on a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic. Konanki, 20, disappeared while visiting Punta Cana with a group of students, and was last seen between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Thursday. Her family reported her disappearance to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia. Konanki was with five other female students, who stayed behind to help with the search. Dominican authorities are leading the investigation, with assistance from the FBI, the State Department, and the Indian Embassy.
The search for Konanki includes examining video evidence, cellphone data, and interviewing those who were with her when she disappeared. Local emergency operations agencies in the Dominican Republic are coordinating search efforts in the coastal area where Konanki was last seen. The University of Pittsburgh has offered support to Konanki’s family and authorities in Virginia. The State Department categorizes the Dominican Republic as a level 2 travel advisory, indicating increased caution due to concerns about violent crime.
Authorities are considering all possibilities, from accidental incidents to foul play, in their search for Konanki. The Loudoun County Sheriff expressed hope for a positive outcome but acknowledged uncertainty about the situation. The investigation into Konanki’s disappearance is ongoing, with international authorities collaborating to find her and bring her home safely. NBC News reporters Doha Madani and Selina Guevara, along with other contributors, have provided coverage of the search for Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic.
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