Berkeley Student Missing in California: Search Enters 5th Day
Berkeley Student Missing in California: Search Enters 5th Day
A 22-year-old UC Berkeley student from Karnataka, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, vanished in Berkeley, prompting a coordinated search by local authorities and the Indian consulate.
Berkeley, California — A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student at UC Berkeley, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who hails from Karnataka and is an IIT Madras alumnus, has been missing since Tuesday. Local authorities say he was last seen in the 1700 block of Dwight Way. His backpack, passport and laptop were found on a doorstep in the Park Hills neighborhood, raising questions about his safety.
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco confirmed it is coordinating with local authorities and is in touch with the family as the search continues.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and are reviewing surveillance footage, checking nearby access points and coordinating with campus safety officials. The university community is following developments closely as investigators work to establish a timeline and gather tips.
There are no released details yet about a possible motive or exact circumstances, and officials say the investigation remains active. The Indian community and UC Berkeley campus are rallying around Saketh’s family while authorities work to locate him.
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