Telangana Student Sreeja Reddy Koya Missing in Boston; Indian Consulate, Police and TANA Coordinate Search
23-year-old UMass Boston student from Nalgonda was last seen leaving her Dorchester residence on November 2; Telangana minister seeks urgent intervention as family awaits news
BOSTON — A 23-year-old student from Telangana pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Massachusetts Boston has been missing since November 2, prompting an ongoing search by the Boston Police Department and efforts by the Indian Consulate General in Boston, Telangana government officials and members of the Telugu community to locate her.
Sreeja Reddy Koya, originally from Shabdullapuram village in Kanagal mandal of Nalgonda district, was last seen leaving her residence in the Edison Green area of Dorchester at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Monday, November 2, according to an official missing-person alert issued by the Boston Police Department on November 4.
The Consulate General of India in Boston has confirmed that it is actively coordinating with Boston Police in the search. In a public statement posted on X on November 8, the Consulate said it had filed a formal complaint and requested information and updates from police.
“The Consulate General of India in Boston is actively coordinating with the Boston Police Department regarding Ms. Sreeja Reddy Koya,” the Consulate stated. It added that, following its complaint and request, police had initiated a nationwide search alert and operation. The Consulate also said it remained in contact with authorities and Sreeja’s family and was making every effort to support the search and help locate her safely.
Boston Police seek public assistance
In its November 4 alert, the Boston Police Department described Sreeja as an Indian woman between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a thin build and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
Police said she may be in the vicinity of Carson Beach or Harbor Point and urged anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact authorities. The department has emphasized that it is actively working to locate her.
According to reports published by The Indian Express and other news organizations, Sreeja had gone out after leaving her residence that evening and did not return. Her family reported her missing to police on November 3. Her mobile phone has reportedly remained switched off since her disappearance.
Telangana minister appeals for urgent intervention
Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, who represents Nalgonda and is also from the district, has appealed to Indian and U.S. authorities to coordinate efforts to trace the student.
In a post on X on November 5, the minister expressed deep concern over Sreeja’s disappearance and urged the Consulate General of India in Boston, the Indian Embassy in Washington, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Boston Police Department to take urgent steps to locate her safely.
The minister has also sought assistance from the Telugu Association of North America (TANA). According to a report published by Hyderabad Mail on November 11, Komatireddy has contacted Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, the Ministry of External Affairs and officials at the Boston Consulate, requesting urgent intervention and regular updates. He has also spoken with a TANA representative in Boston, asking the organization to coordinate with local police.
The report said TANA representatives had visited the police station and met officials to seek updates on the investigation. The minister’s office has reportedly been following up with concerned officials regularly.
Student moved to Boston for graduate studies
Sreeja moved to the United States to pursue a master’s degree in Finance at UMass Boston. She had completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree in Hyderabad before moving to the Boston area approximately a year and a half ago. She was also working part-time while pursuing her studies, according to reports by The News Minute and The Indian Express.
Her parents, Yadagiri Reddy Koya and Swaroopa Reddy, live in Shabdullapuram village in Telangana’s Nalgonda district. Her father told The Indian Express that his daughter had moved to the United States to pursue higher education. Her family has been anxiously waiting for information since she went missing.
The disappearance has drawn concern among the Indian and Telugu-speaking communities in the Boston area, with calls for anyone who may have seen Sreeja or has information about her movements to come forward.
How to contact Boston Police
The Boston Police Department is asking anyone with information about Sreeja Koya’s whereabouts to call 911 or contact District C-11 (Dorchester) Detectives at 617-343-4335.
People who wish to provide information anonymously may contact Boston Police CrimeStoppers:
- Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
- Text: Send the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
- Online: https://police.boston.gov/crimestoppers/
The department has also said that photographs and videos related to the investigation may be submitted anonymously and that the identities of people providing confidential information will be protected.
As the search continues, authorities and community members are appealing to the public to share any credible information that could help bring Sreeja home safely.
