“Following an intensive search, Dominican authorities have concluded that Sudiksha is believed to have drowned … the person final seen together with her is cooperating with the investigation, and no proof of foul play has been discovered,” the letter stated.
“Given these circumstances, and after a lot deliberation, we request that the police division proceed with the authorized declaration of her demise,” it added.
The “particular person” is believed to be American Joshua Steven Riibe, 22, who was noticed with Konanki on the morning of Mar 6 by resort video cameras, in response to police.
He has been questioned and was positioned beneath police remark, although authorities say there isn’t a prison investigation in opposition to him.
Riibe had stated he met Konanki the night time earlier than her disappearance, in response to US channel ABC Information. He stated they had been kissing within the sea once they had been hit by a powerful wave.
After making it out of the water, he stated he later noticed her strolling on the seashore earlier than he vomited and fainted.
