The State
A 22-year-old Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, was found dead in the United States six days after he was reported missing. The student from Karnataka was pursuing a master’s degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at University of California, Berkeley.
Saketh went missing on February 9 after he was last seen about a kilometre from campus. Authorities launched a city-wide search in areas around Berkeley Hills and nearby Lake Anza.
During the search:
Police later recovered his body, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco confirmed, expressing condolences and assuring help in repatriating the 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 Consulate stands…
Friends described him as intelligent, humble and supportive.
The incident comes amid continued discussion on safety of Indian students overseas. The Ministry of External Affairs said Indian missions regularly stay in touch with students and provide advisories and orientation about risks while studying abroad.