Younger man seen swimming with lacking Pitt scholar in Punta Cana questioned by police: report

A “younger man” who went swimming with College of Pittsburgh scholar Sudiksha Konanki earlier than she vanished from a Punta Cana seaside is being questioned by investigators, in accordance with experiences.

Konanki and the person have been seen swimming collectively on the seaside close to Riu Republica Resort someday earlier than she was final noticed there going for a stroll in a brown bikini simply after 4 a.m. on March 6, Dominican Republic outlet Listin Diario reported.

It’s unclear whether or not she and the person have been swimming collectively when she vanished, or if their swim occurred earlier in her journey.

The 20-year-old was visiting the Dominican Republic over spring break with a gaggle of classmates from Pitt when she disappeared and not using a hint whereas strolling on the seaside Thursday morning.

She and her mates have been seen on surveillance footage close to the seaside earlier than she went lacking, and they’re additionally being interviewed by police to corroborate the person’s story, in accordance with Listin Diario.

It’s also unclear whether or not or not the person being interviewed is one in all her classmates from faculty.

An Indian nationwide from Chantilly, Virginia, Konanki is described in lacking posters as 5-foot-3 with black hair and brown eyes.

Along with her distinctive brown bikini, she was final seen sporting bracelets on each arms and an anklet.

Native authorities from quite a few businesses have deployed helicopters and drones to scan the waters close to the seaside, whereas crews have been scouring the white sands for any signal of what might have occurred.

Companies from Konanki’s dwelling in Virginia, together with the Indian embassy, have been helping with the search.

The College of Pittsburgh has additionally been coordinating together with her household.

“College officers are in touch with Sudiksha Konanki’s household in addition to authorities in Loudoun County, Virginia, and we’ve supplied our full help of their efforts to search out her and convey her dwelling safely,” the varsity mentioned in a press release.

A haunting photograph taken earlier than her disappearance confirmed Konanki smiling at a Punta Cana resort shortly earlier than she vanished — sporting the identical bikini she went lacking in.