Who Was IIT Graduate Saketh Sreenivasaiah? Indian Student Found Dead In California After Going Missing

• Body of missing Indian student Saketh Sreenivasaiah recovered in the United States.
• Confirmation shared by the Indian Consulate in San Francisco.
• Authorities coordinating with family for formalities and repatriation.

Local authorities in the United States have confirmed the recovery of the body of missing Indian student Saketh Sreenivasaiah, bringing a tragic end to the search that began earlier this week. The development was confirmed by the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, which expressed condolences to the student's family.

Consulate confirms recovery

In an official statement, the Consulate said it deeply regrets the confirmation of Sreenivasaiah's death and extended sympathies to his loved ones. Officials added that they are working closely with local authorities and assisting the family with required procedures, including the repatriation of mortal remains to India.

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Consulate coordinating with US authorities and family for formalities and repatriation
Reported missing earlier

Sreenivasaiah, a postgraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, had been reported missing earlier in the week. The Consulate had earlier said it was in constant touch with his family in Karnataka and with local law enforcement as search efforts continued.

Police had described him as an "at-risk missing person" and released physical details as part of the search operation.

Last seen near Lake Anza

Officials said the student was last seen on February 9 near Lake Anza in the Berkeley Hills area. His roommate had also appealed on social media for help in tracing him, urging anyone with information to contact authorities.

Search efforts continued for several days before authorities confirmed the recovery of the body.

Academic background

Sreenivasaiah was pursuing a master's degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UC Berkeley. He had earlier completed his undergraduate studies at IIT Madras and was known for his interest in advanced materials and deep-tech research.
His death has left the academic community and Indian diaspora in shock as authorities continue formal procedures following the recovery.