In a heartbreaking development, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, an Indian post-graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, who had been reported missing, has been found dead in California, local police have confirmed.
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco announced the tragic news on Sunday via a post on X, expressing deep regret over the recovery of the student's body. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a promising scholar pursuing his post-graduate studies at the prestigious UC Berkeley campus, had gone missing prior to the discovery.
"The Consulate deeply regrets to inform that local police have confirmed the recovery of the body of the missing Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah," the consulate stated in its official post. The announcement highlighted the profound difficulty of the moment for those affected.
Extending heartfelt condolences, the consulate affirmed its commitment to supporting the bereaved family. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this profoundly difficult time," the statement continued, underscoring the emotional weight of the loss.
The Consulate General emphasized its readiness to assist in every possible way, including coordination with local authorities. "The Consulate stands ready to provide all necessary assistance to the family, including coordination with local authorities and arrangements for the repatriation of mortal remains to India at the earliest," officials noted.
Consular officers are maintaining direct communication with Saketh Sreenivasaiah's family to handle all required formalities. "Our consular officers are in direct contact with the family and will support them with all required formalities and services," the consulate assured in its post.
As this is a breaking story, further details regarding the circumstances of Saketh Sreenivasaiah's disappearance and death are awaited from local authorities and the consulate.
