2025-03-10 12:05:25.635

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly, Virginia, vanished from the Riu Republica Resort in Punta Cana. She was last seen around 4:50 a.m. on Thursday, March 6th, wearing a distinctive brown bikini. Authorities, including the Indian Embassy, Loudoun County officials, and Dominican Republic agencies, are involved in the extensive search, utilizing drones, helicopters, and ground crews. Konanki was on spring break with five friends. The University of Pittsburgh is offering support to her family. Authorities are exploring the possibility that she drowned.

2025-03-10 12:05:25.633

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student from Virginia, vanished while on spring break in Punta Cana. She was last seen walking on the beach near the Riu Republica Resort around 4 a.m. on March 6th, wearing a brown bikini and bracelets. A man who had been swimming with her earlier that morning is being questioned. Authorities are investigating and searching the area with helicopters and drones. Konanki's friends, also students from Pitt, are being interviewed. The University of Pittsburgh and the Indian Embassy are assisting in the search. A photo shows Konanki smiling just before her disappearance, wearing the same bikini.

2025-03-10 06:01:17.129

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student from Chantilly, Virginia, vanished while on spring break in Punta Cana. She was last seen walking on the beach near the Riu Republica Resort around 4 a.m. on March 6th, wearing a brown bikini, bracelets, and an anklet. A man she was swimming with earlier that morning is being questioned by authorities. Police are also interviewing Konanki's classmates who were with her on the trip. An extensive search is underway, involving helicopters, drones, and ground crews, with assistance from local authorities, Konanki's family in Virginia, and the Indian embassy. The University of Pittsburgh is also supporting the family's efforts. A photo shows Konanki smiling in the same bikini she was wearing when she disappeared.

2025-03-09 18:00:59.012

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student from Virginia, went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, while on spring break with classmates. She was last seen around 4:50 a.m. on Thursday walking on the beach near the Riu Republica Resort wearing a brown bikini and distinctive jewelry. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office was contacted on Thursday evening and is working with authorities in the Dominican Republic. A search, involving Defensa Civil, a Dominican Republic search and rescue force, began on Saturday and continued into Sunday. The University of Pittsburgh is also supporting the family and cooperating with authorities. Konanki is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.