USF Police Seek Public Help in Missing Doctoral Students Case

Two doctoral students at the University of South Florida (USF) have been reported missing, prompting an active investigation by authorities. Zamil Limon, 27, and Nahida Bristy, 27, both from Bangladesh, were last seen on April 16 in the Tampa area. Limon, a geography and environmental science student, was last seen around 9 a.m. at his residence, while Bristy, a chemical engineering student, was last seen around 10 a.m. on the USF Tampa campus at the NES Building. The University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) issued a statement confirming the disappearances, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is assisting in the investigation. Both students have been added to state and national missing persons databases. Family members and friends have expressed concern, describing the disappearances as 'out of character' and 'suspicious.' Limon’s brother, Zubaer Ahmed, told CBS News that Limon had asked family not to contact him due to his upcoming thesis presentation, but there has been no confirmed contact since April 16. A friend of the pair, Omer Hossain, noted that Limon had scheduled work-from-home time on the day of the disappearance. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities following leads in multiple locations, including Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.