What happened to the girl missing in Punta Cana? Authorities in the Dominican Republic are intensifying their search efforts.
Riu Republica Missing Girl
Authorities in the Dominican Republic are intensifying their search efforts for 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing last week during her spring break in Punta Cana.
As noted here, the young woman was last seen on surveillance footage at the Riu República Hotel, entering the beach with seven other people around 4:15 a.m. on Thursday. However, by 5:55 a.m., the surveillance camera captured five women and one man leaving the beach, but Konanki was not among them. It is believed that she stayed behind with a young man, but what happened next remains unclear.
This Reddit account discusses the latest details from the case, including a missing person poster about Konanki. People took to the comment section to allege that drownings have taken place there in the past.
Punta Cana Missing Girl
The initial assumption was that Sudiksha may have tragically drowned, as her whereabouts have yet to be determined. However, the growing suspicion of foul play is making authorities expand their investigation, as noted here. According to the Dominican National Police, the possibility of kidnapping is reportedly now being considered.
As part of their ongoing investigation, police are interviewing several people, including Konanki’s friends and those who were with her on the beach. The young man who was with Sudiksha during the early hours of the morning provided an initial statement to the authorities, but investigators are working to corroborate his account.
Missing Student Punta Cana
Her father, Subbarayudu Konanki, has raised concerns about the possibility of foul play, especially since Sudiksha’s personal items, including her phone and wallet, were left behind with her friends.
This is particularly unusual, as Sudiksha was known for always carrying her phone with her. In light of the circumstances, her father has requested that the authorities investigate both the possibility of an accidental drowning and the potential for kidnapping or other forms of foul play. It is also important to note that the resort was allegedly experiencing power outages and running water shortages around this time, leading up to her disappearance, as noted here.
Girl Missing Punta Cana Found
Konanki has not yet been found.
As the search continues by land, air, and sea, the family remains hopeful for answers, while the authorities work to piece together the details surrounding her disappearance.
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