Authorities investigating the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a university student who vanished while on a trip, have named a person of interest in the case. The announcement comes five days into the search, as law enforcement intensifies efforts to determine her whereabouts.
Local officials confirmed that the individual in question had recent contact with Konanki before she went missing. Investigators are now focusing on retracing her last known movements, analyzing surveillance footage, and conducting interviews with witnesses who may have interacted with her in the hours leading up to her disappearance.
Search teams, including local police and specialized units, continue to comb through areas near her last confirmed location, utilizing tracking dogs and drones to aid in the effort. Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the search.
Family and friends remain hopeful, but concerns have grown as time passes without a breakthrough. Officials have not disclosed whether foul play is suspected but emphasized that all possibilities remain under investigation. The case continues to develop as law enforcement works to uncover new leads.