University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old biology junior, went missing in the Dominican Republic during a spring break trip with friends. She was last seen on March 6 at a beach in Punta Cana with people she met on the trip after her friends left. The investigation involves multiple international agencies, including Dominican police, the FBI, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Konanki’s friends realized she was missing after 12 hours and notified authorities. A person of interest has been identified in the case but is not considered a suspect. The search efforts have expanded from the Riu Republic Resort to Macao beach, and authorities are interviewing witnesses and monitoring the beach for any signs of Konanki. An Interpol yellow notice has been filed to alert authorities if she travels to another country. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are looking into Konanki’s phone and texts while presuming she is still alive. The search has involved drones, helicopters, divers, boats, and canine units, but it is unclear whether her disappearance was accidental or involved foul play. Konanki’s family has traveled to the Dominican Republic to aid in the search, and authorities are monitoring the beach and investigating various leads to locate the missing student.
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