Investigation Continues for Missing University of Pittsburgh Student Sudiksha Konanki
Clothing belonging to Sudiksha Konanki, a missing University of Pittsburgh student, was found on a beach in the Dominican Republic, where she was last seen. The investigation is ongoing, with various possible scenarios being explored, including drowning and abduction. The FBI has joined the search, which is focused on the waters around Punta Cana amidst concerns about safety in the area.
The search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki continues after her clothing was discovered on a beach in the Dominican Republic, where she was last seen. Konanki, a 20-year-old from Virginia, was reportedly last observed on Thursday morning at the Hotel Riu Republica before she disappeared while on spring break.
Investigators from both the United States and the Dominican Republic are exploring various possibilities as they analyze surveillance footage, phone records, and conduct interviews with individuals who were near Konanki. The FBI has reportedly joined the investigation into her case.
According to reports, Konanki’s sarong-style cover-up was located on a lounge chair at the beach, with no signs of violence present. Law enforcement is currently interviewing a man in his twenties who claims to have been the last person to see her; however, he is not being treated as a suspect at this time.
The man provided inconsistent accounts of the events preceding Konanki’s disappearance. He stated that they both entered the ocean, but feeling unwell, he exited and fell asleep. He has mentioned varying explanations, including that Konanki was either swept away by a wave or that he saw her walking along the beach toward her belongings.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is facilitating the investigation and has requested INTERPOL to issue a worldwide alert for Konanki. While speculations about possible drowning exist, her father has urged authorities to investigate alternative scenarios, such as kidnapping or abduction, given the area’s history of violent incidents.
The search effort has primarily concentrated on the waters surrounding Punta Cana, which were under a red flag warning during her disappearance, and the risks associated with such conditions have been noted by officials. “The water was not calm on the day in question,” said Thomas Julia, the communications director for the sheriff’s office, highlighting the area’s history of drownings.
The case of Sudiksha Konanki’s disappearance remains unresolved as investigations proceed. Key updates include the discovery of her clothing, ongoing inquiries with potential witnesses, and the involvement of both U.S. and Dominican authorities, alongside the FBI. As her family seeks clarity on her fate, the investigation will continue to explore various scenarios surrounding her disappearance.
Original Source: triblive.com
