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Reported missing earlier, Indian student found dead in San Francisco
The reasons behind this tragedy is yet to be revealed by the police
- PUBLISHED: Sun 15 Feb 2026, 7:48 AM
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- ANI
The mortal remains of a UC Berkeley student named Saketh Sreenivasaiah from Karnataka, who had been reported missing just a day earlier, have been discovered by local authorities.
The Consulate General is in touch with the boy's parents.
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In a post on X, the Consulate General wrote, "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."
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The post also stated that it would provide all necessary assistance to the family.
"The Consulate stands ready to provide all necessary assistance to the family, including coordination with local authorities and arrangements for the repatriation of mortal remains to India at the earliest. Our consular officers are in direct contact with the family and will support them with all required formalities and services. @MEAIndia ; @IndianEmbassyUS"
The Consulate General had been involved in the search efforts and had regularly posted updates about the boy's disappearance.
A day earlier, in a post on X, the Consulate General wrote, "Consulate General of India in San Francisco is deeply concerned about the disappearance of Saketh Sreenivasaiah, an Indian post-graduate student of UC Berkeley, hailing from the State of Karnataka. The Consulate is in touch with the family and also is in contact with the concerned local authorities to locate the student."
The reasons behind this tragedy is yet to be revealed by the police.
