Telangana student Sreeja goes missing in Boston, US

A 23-year-old Indian student pursuing higher education in Boston, USA, Sreeja Reddy Koya, has been missing for the past few days. She is studying at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

According to Boston police, Sreeja was last seen leaving her residence at Edison Green in Dorchester on the night of November 2 at around 9:45 PM. At that time, she was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.

Police stated that Sreeja is between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 5 inches tall with a thin build. Police have suspected that she may have gone towards the Carson Beach or Harbor Point areas.

Boston police have appealed to the general public that if anyone has any information regarding her, they should immediately inform 911 or contact detectives. Police have assured that the identity of those providing information will be kept confidential.

Sreeja's father Koya Yadagiri Reddy stated that she had gone to college that day and went for a walk after returning to her room. Since then, her mobile phone has been continuously switched off and no news of her has been received.

He stated that according to police, her last location was traced near her room. Sreeja is a native of Sabdullapuram village in Nalgonda district, Telangana, and had gone to America for studies.

Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has expressed deep concern over this matter. He has appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs of India, Boston Police, and the Indian Embassy in the US to immediately intervene in the matter and have the student searched.

Key developments

• University of Massachusetts Boston student Sreeja Reddy has been missing since November 2.
• Boston police issued a public alert to find the missing student.
• Sreeja's phone is switched off and her last location was traced near her room.
• Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy demanded immediate intervention from the Ministry of External Affairs.