University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki went missing during a spring break trip in the Dominican Republic with friends. The 20-year-old Indian citizen and U.S. permanent resident disappeared on March 6 after staying at the beach with people she met, while her friends went back to the hotel. Investigators are looking into a person of interest and are using various resources, including drones, helicopters, and canine units, to search for Konanki. The search effort has been expanded, involving multiple international agencies like the FBI and U.S. Coast Guard. Konanki’s phone and texts are also being investigated, and her friends, hotel staff, and beachgoers are being interviewed. Despite no signs of violence, authorities are unsure if her disappearance is accidental or involves foul play. Konanki’s family has returned to Virginia after aiding in search efforts. At this point, no suspects have been identified, and investigators remain hopeful that she is still alive. A worldwide police alert has been issued through Interpol to track her movements. The search has moved to Macao beach, and authorities are closely monitoring the ocean to determine where a body might drift in case of drowning. The investigation continues, and authorities are committed to exhausting all leads to find Konanki.
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