Telangana student missing in Boston, minister seeks MEA intervention
Sreeja Reddy Koya has been missing since November 2 after going for a walk in the United States.
A 23-year-old student from Telangana, Sreeja Reddy Koya, has been missing in Boston, United States, since November 2, according to reports from Rediff, Hindustan Times and Free Press Journal.
Sreeja, who is pursuing her studies at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston, went missing after returning from college and going for a walk. Her father, Yadagiri Reddy, said her mobile phone has remained switched off since she disappeared.
The Boston Police issued a missing person alert, stating she was last seen leaving her residence in the Dorchester neighbourhood at approximately 9:45 pm on November 2. She was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans, and authorities believe she may have gone to the Carson Beach or Harbor Point areas.
Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has urged the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Consulate General of India in Boston, and the Boston Police to help trace her. The minister also reached out to Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) to coordinate efforts.
Sreeja's parents, Koyya Yadagiri Reddy and Roopa, hail from Shabdullapuram village in the Nalgonda district of Telangana. She had moved to the US approximately one and a half years ago for her higher education and was also working part-time.
The Boston Police have requested public assistance and stated they are actively working to locate her. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities or use the CrimeStoppers Tip Line.