Indian Student Missing in Berkeley: Police Seek Public's Help to Locate Saketh Sreenivasaiah
The Berkeley Police Department has launched a search for Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian student who has been missing since Tuesday. Authorities have classified him as an at-risk missing person, heightening concerns for his safety and well-being.
Details of the Disappearance and Description
Sreenivasaiah was last seen in the 1700 block of Dwight Way on Tuesday, according to official police reports. He is described as an Indian man standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, but they emphasized that he is considered at risk, prompting an urgent appeal for public assistance.
Involvement of Indian Consulate and Academic Background
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has expressed deep concern over the case. In a statement, it said, "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."
Sreenivasaiah is pursuing a Master’s degree in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department at the University of California, Berkeley. According to his LinkedIn profile, he is enrolled in the MS PDP’26 programme at UC Berkeley and completed a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras in 2025. His profile describes him as "a Masters student in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department at UC Berkeley, with an undergraduate degree from IIT Madras."
Ongoing Efforts and Community Response
Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the disappearance, coordinating with the Indian Consulate and Sreenivasaiah's family. The public is urged to come forward with any information that might aid in locating him. This incident has sparked worry within the Indian student community in Berkeley and beyond, highlighting the challenges faced by international students abroad.
As the search continues, authorities remain hopeful that community involvement will lead to a swift resolution. Updates are expected as more details emerge from the ongoing investigation.
