A 23-year-old student from Telangana’s Nalgonda district has gone missing in Boston, prompting an urgent search operation by local law enforcement and university authorities. Sreeja Reddy Koya, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Massachusetts (UMass), was last seen leaving her residence in the Dorchester neighborhood on the night of November 2. According to police reports, she departed from her home near Edison Green at approximately 9:45 pm for an evening walk but failed to return, causing significant alarm among her friends and roommates.
The disappearance was reported to the Boston Police Department after Koya did not come back to the shared accommodation where she resides with other students from India. Following the report, the police issued an official missing-person alert to the public. Preliminary information regarding the student's mobile phone suggested her last known location was in the vicinity of a beach. The authorities have specifically identified Carson Beach and the Harbor Point area as places where she is known to spend time and where she might currently be located.
The University of Massachusetts has joined the search effort, utilizing social media channels to appeal for information that could assist in locating their student. Official notices released by the university indicate that Koya was last seen wearing a black jacket and grey jeans, and notably, she was not wearing any shoes at the time. The university’s advisory also mentioned that Koya might be experiencing a mental health crisis, which has added a layer of urgency to the ongoing search conducted by local officials and community volunteers.
Sreeja Reddy Koya, the daughter of Koya Yadagiri Reddy and Roopa, hails from Shabdullapuram village in the Kanagal mandal of Nalgonda. She moved to the United States in 2025 to advance her education and was reportedly about six months away from completing her master’s degree. Reports suggest that on the day she disappeared, Koya had maintained her regular routine, which included attending university classes and completing a shift at her part-time job before returning home for the evening.
The family of the student, currently residing in Nalgonda, is reportedly in a state of deep distress as they await updates on the search. In response to the situation, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, the Minister for Roads and Buildings in Telangana, has formally requested that the Indian embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs coordinate with the Boston Police and other relevant officials to ensure a thorough search for the missing student.
Community organizations are also mobilizing to provide support. Krishna Prasad, a representative of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA), confirmed that the organization is working in close cooperation with local authorities and the student's social circle to trace her whereabouts. The Boston Police Department continues to urge anyone who may have relevant information or who might have spotted Koya to contact emergency services immediately by dialing 911.
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