Devastation struck the Indian student community in the US after 22-year-old Saket Srinivasaiah from Karnataka was found deceased in California. Enrolled in UC Berkeley’s Master’s program for Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Saket had been missing since February 9.
He was last sighted a short distance from the university campus. Massive search efforts mobilized across Berkeley, targeting Anza Lake and the hilly terrains nearby. The Indian Consulate General in San Francisco officially announced the recovery of his body by local authorities.
In a poignant X post, the consulate conveyed deepest sympathies, pledging every aid to the bereaved family and fast-tracking repatriation procedures. A crucial find during operations was Saket’s backpack, holding his passport and laptop, discovered around Tilden Regional Park adjacent to a home near campus.
Saket’s achievements shone bright: IIT Madras graduate, educated at Sri Vani in Bengaluru, physically described as 6 feet 1 inch tall, 160 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. Friends portrayed him as exceptionally intelligent, courteous, gifted, and dependable.
His involvement in patenting a microchannel cooling system for Hyperloop underscored his innovative prowess. This loss reverberates deeply, with the consulate ensuring relentless support as investigations proceed, honoring Saket’s promising legacy.