Search for Missing University Student Sudiksha Konanki Enters Second Week in the Dominican Republic

Mon Mar 17 2025 00:27:02 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Search for Missing University Student Sudiksha Konanki Enters Second Week in the Dominican Republic

Ongoing investigations and search efforts continue for the 20-year-old missing student amid concerns of foul play and her possible drowning.


The search for Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing during spring break in the Dominican Republic, is now in its second week. Despite extensive efforts and investigations, her whereabouts remain unknown, raising concerns over safety and potential foul play.


The search efforts for Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student from the University of Pittsburgh, have entered a crucial second week following her mysterious disappearance during a spring break vacation in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha was last seen in the early hours of March 6, near her hotel. Authorities are treating her case as a missing person scenario while considering the possibility that she may have drowned.

Investigators have not ruled out foul play, and efforts are being made on multiple fronts. Konanki, a biology and chemistry major, was vacationing with five female friends in Punta Cana when she was captured on surveillance footage walking toward the beach alongside her companions. Notably, she remained on the beach with a male friend while her group returned to their hotel.

Local Dominican President Luis Abinader reported that the last individual in contact with Sudiksha described a wave hitting them during their time on the beach, which adds complications to the investigation. The family of the male student, Joshua Riibe, expressed their hope for a positive outcome amid the distress surrounding the situation, emphasizing the need for an honest and transparent investigation.

In response to her disappearance, Dominican authorities have mobilized significant resources, employing drones to survey the area while also utilizing AI technology to identify objects in the ocean. As they comb through both land and water, authorities have noted the absence of blood or signs of violence, leaving the cause of her disappearance unclear.

The University of Pittsburgh is collaborating with federal agencies, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, to facilitate the investigation. Additionally, Interpol has issued a global yellow notice aimed at locating missing persons, heightening awareness of Sudiksha's case internationally. As the search continues, the community remains hopeful for her safe return.

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