The Konanki family, originally from India, has lived in the United States since 2006 and are permanent residents.

AM on the beach at the RIU Republica Resort in Punta Cana, while she was 'walking on the beach' during her vacation in Dominican Republic.

An Indian student at the University of Pittsburgh disappeared mysteriously last week during a trip to the Dominican Republic, a country in the Caribbean. She is believed to have died by drowning, officials told ABC News.

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, has gone missing during a spring break trip to Punta Cana, a popular tourist spot in the Dominican Republic. Authorities have launched a land and sea search operation to find her.

Sudiksha, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, was reported missing last week while traveling with several other students in the resort town of Punta Cana. Authorities in the Caribbean country are searching for her and have said she went missing after going for a walk on the beach.

Five Dominican ports received the visit of the Costa Fascinosa, one of the most luxurious ships of the Italian line Costa Cruises, during the weekend. After touching Caribbean soil, the ship will continue its journey to Europe.

The recently renovated Caribe Deluxe Princess in the Dominican Republic offers luxury accommodations on Playa Bávaro.