The parents of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki are requesting she be declared dead after disappearing in the Dominican Republic earlier this month.

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we are coming to terms with the fact our daughter has drowned,” Sudiksha Konanki’s father said. “This is incredibly difficult for us to

Konanki, 20, disappeared early March 6 on spring break with friends in the Dominican Republic. A body hasn't been found.