Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old college student from South Riding, Virginia, has been missing since March 6 during a spring break trip in Punta Cana. Eight days after her disappearance, a person of interest described the events surrounding her last known whereabouts to local prosecutors.
- Sudiksha Konanki, 20, went missing in Punta Cana.
- Last seen on surveillance heading to beach.
- Person of interest describes interactions before disappearance.
- Group included two men and four women.
- Struggled to rescue Konanki from the sea.
- Returned to hotel alone after incident.
Konanki was last captured on surveillance video walking toward the beach at 4:50 a.m. following a party at the Riu Republica hotel. According to reports from Noticias SIN, the individual identified as a person of interest met Konanki that evening and spent time with her and her friends before they ventured into the water.
The young man recounted how he and Konanki entered the ocean together but were soon caught in strong waves. He claimed he struggled to bring her back to shore and became disoriented while trying to help her breathe. After reaching safety, he stated that he lost sight of Konanki when she went to gather her belongings.
- The group consisted of six people: two men and four women.
- Surveillance footage shows him returning alone several hours later.
- No arrests have been made related to Konanki’s disappearance.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek more information regarding Sudiksha’s case. The person of interest has declined to answer several questions posed by investigators during his interview, including inquiries about notifying authorities or the hotel about what transpired on the beach.
The circumstances surrounding Sudiksha Konanki’s disappearance continue to raise concerns among family and friends as investigations proceed without any clear leads or suspects identified in this troubling case.