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UMass Student From Telangana Missing in Boston

A public police search is under way with the Indian consulate notified to coordinate support.

Overview

  • The 23-year-old student, identified as Sreeja Koya, was last seen leaving her Edison Green residence in Dorchester at about 9:45 p.m. on Monday.
  • Boston Police issued a missing-person alert and are searching local areas including Carson Beach and Harbor Point while asking the public to call District C-11 detectives or submit anonymous tips.
  • Friends say she left after birthday celebrations to take a walk and her mobile phone has been switched off since the night she disappeared.
  • Her family in Nalgonda has filed a missing-person complaint and a Telangana minister has urged the Consulate General of India in Boston and the Ministry of External Affairs to help coordinate with local authorities.
  • Investigators have not reported confirmed sightings and continue to seek tips from the public as the university and community groups assist the search and the consulate evaluates next steps.