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Search Intensifies for Missing U.S. Student in Dominican Republic

Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance during a spring break trip raises safety concerns as authorities investigate and expand search efforts.

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Military personnel search for Sudiksha Konanki, a university student from the U.S. who disappeared on a beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Monday, March. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Francesco Spotorno)
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Overview

  • Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, went missing on March 6 after being last seen at a beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
  • Authorities, including the Dominican Republic National Police, FBI, and U.S. Embassy, are conducting a large-scale search by air, sea, and land.
  • Surveillance footage shows Konanki staying behind on the beach with a man who has since been interviewed multiple times but is not considered a suspect.
  • Her father has urged authorities to investigate possibilities beyond drowning, including kidnapping or human trafficking, as her belongings were left behind with friends.
  • The incident has sparked discussions about spring break travel safety, though travel agencies report minimal cancellations among students heading to the region.