Authorities Question Man In Sudiksha Konanki Disappearance In Dominican Republic

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, went missing during a spring break trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with friends. She was last seen on March 6 around 4 a.m., shortly after leaving the beach with a young man, while her friends returned to their hotel. Authorities believe she may have drowned, as the man reported that they were caught by a wave while swimming. He is now being questioned by police, who are also interviewing her friends to gather more information. The search for Konanki has involved extensive efforts by local authorities, including the Dominican Navy and Civil Defense, as well as support from the U.S. embassy and Loudoun County officials. Her family has expressed their concern, noting that she was an ambitious student planning a career in medicine.