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Urgent Search Underway for Missing Pittsburgh Student in Dominican Republic

3/10/2025

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Authorities are urgently searching for Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student who vanished while on spring break in the Dominican Republic. Last spotted at the Riu Republica Resort, her disappearance has prompted a coordinated investigation involving the Indian Embassy and local law enforcement in Punta Cana, raising concerns for her safety.

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Authorities are urgently searching for Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student who vanished while on spring break in the Dominican Republic. Last spotted at the Riu Republica Resort, her disappearance has prompted a coordinated investigation involving the Indian Embassy and local law enforcement in Punta Cana, raising concerns for her safety.