India, Feb. 15 -- A 22-year-old Indian student who had been missing in the United States since February 9 has been found dead, India's mission in San Francisco confirmed on Sunday, bringing a tragic end to days of uncertainty for his family.

In a statement, the Consulate said local police had located the body of Saketh Sreenivasaiah. "The Consulate stands ready to provide all necessary assistance to the family, including coordination with local authorities and arrangements for the repatriation of mortal remains to India at the earliest," it said.

Saketh was last seen near a lake at the Tilden Regional Park in California, following which local police authorities launched a search operation in and around the park area to trace the student...