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A 23-year-old student from Telangana, Sreeja Reddy Koya, has been reported missing in Boston, United States, prompting a search by local police and efforts by Indian authorities to trace her.
Originally from Shabdullapuram village in Kanagal mandal of Nalgonda district, Sreeja moved to the US around 18 months ago to pursue a Master’s degree in Finance at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She had earlier completed her BCom in Hyderabad and was also working part-time while studying.
She was last seen on November 2 after leaving her accommodation for a walk. Her mobile phone has remained switched off since her disappearance. Her family reported the matter to the police on November 3, following which the Boston Police Department issued a missing-person alert on November 4.
According to the police, Sreeja is between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 5 inches tall, has a slim build and has black hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. Investigators believe she may have been in the Carson Beach or Harbour Point area.
Her father, Yadagiri Reddy Koya, told The Indian Express that after completing her BCom in Hyderabad, she had moved to the US for her MS in Finance.
Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, who also hails from Nalgonda, has sought assistance from the Indian Consulate in Boston, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Telugu Association of North America (TANA).
Police have urged anyone with information to call 911 or contact District C-11 Detectives at (617) 343-4335.
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