Search Intensifies for Missing Pitt Student in Dominican Republic

Sudiksha Konanki disappeared on March 6, with authorities questioning a person of interest and investigating possible foul play or drowning.

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, vanished during a spring break trip in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on March 6.
Joshua Riibe, the last person seen with Konanki, is considered a person of interest and has been questioned extensively by authorities, though he has not been charged with any crime.
Riibe claims he and Konanki were caught in rough ocean waters but returned to shore before she disappeared; his account has reportedly included inconsistencies.
Clothing resembling what Konanki was last seen wearing was found on a beach chair near the site of her disappearance, with no signs of tampering or violence observed.
Dominican authorities, supported by U.S. agencies, have launched a large-scale search involving drones, boats, and helicopters, while Konanki's family has urged investigators to explore all possibilities.