Indian Student Found Dead In US, Days After Going Missing
California, United States: Barely a week after a 22-year-old Indian student went missing in the United States, the dead body of Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a postgraduate student at the University of California, was recovered from the Lake Anza area near the Berkeley Hills in California, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco confirmed today, February 15.
The body was discovered after days of intensive search operation, involving local authorities, community members and Indian officials. The student, who hails from Karnataka, went missing on February 9. The search team found the deceased’s backpack containing his passport and laptop near a residence close to Tilden Regional Park.
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In an X post, the Indian Consulate expressed deep condolences to the family, while assuring all necessary assistance, including coordination with local authorities and arrangements for repatriating the mortal remains to India. “The Consulate deeply regrets to inform that local police have confirmed the recovery of the body of the missing Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this profoundly difficult time,” the statement added.
After the student went missing, his roommate and community members sought information through social media platforms, mobilizing local support. Saket was last seen near Lake Anza in the Berkeley Hills.
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Saket was pursuing a master’s degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at a US university after completing his B. Tech in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He was reportedly academically bright and innovative. Saket was also among a group of students associated with a patented technological invention related to cooling systems.
Karnataka government had earlier taken up the matter with the Ministry of External Affairs, seeking diplomatic assistance. Formal procedures are underway in the US and the Indian officials are also working for the repatriation of the body.
