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Gulf Today
14-05-2025
- Gulf Today
Indian student dies after falling from hotel balcony days before graduation
An Indian-origin student from the US died after falling from a balcony in the Bahamas, just a few days before graduating. Gaurav Jaisingh, a student of Bentley University, Massachusetts, was on an annual senior class trip. Reports suggested that Jaisingh, a native of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity and the South Asian Students Association of the University. Bentley University took to social media on Wednesday, grieving the tragic loss of the student. "It's been a difficult few days, and our community is feeling the emotional toll of the tragic loss of Gaurav Jaisingh '25. Our hearts go out to Gaurav's family and friends. We plan to honour Gaurav at the undergraduate commencement ceremony," the university said in a post on X. The Royal Bahamas Police Force earlier confirmed the incident, stating that Jaisingh fell from an upper-level balcony while inside his hotel room with other roommates. "On Sunday, the police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male of the United States on Paradise Island. According to initial reports, sometime around 10:00pm, the victim was inside his hotel room with other roommates when it is reported that he accidentally fell from an upper-level balcony. He was later found unresponsive on a lower floor," said the police in a press release. The police stated that emergency medical services responded and transported the student to the hospital; however, he succumbed while enroute, and investigations are ongoing into this incident. "We share our deepest condolences with Gaurav's family, friends and loved ones. While local authorities are investigating, it appears Gaurav accidentally fell from a balcony. We will share more information when available while respecting his family's privacy," Bentley University said in a statement to the American television network, ABC News. "This is an enormous tragedy for our community. Bentley is providing resources for those who are impacted and encourages anyone who needs support to reach out to the university's counselling centre," it added. Indo-Asian News Service
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Who was Gaurav Jaisingh? Indian-American student dies in a ‘tragic accident' in the Bahamas
What was supposed to be a joyful pre-graduation vacation turned into an unimaginable tragedy for the Bentley University community, as 22-year-old Gaurav Jaisingh lost his life in a 'tragic accident' in the Bahamas. The Indian-American student died after falling from a hotel balcony on Paradise Island, just days before he was set to graduate. ALSO READ| Albuquerque fire: Large structure blaze erupts near Montaño and Edith | Video Gaurav, a finance major from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, was on an annual senior trip with classmates when the incident occurred. Royal Bahamas Police reported that officers responded to an emergency call from a local hotel about a man who had fallen from an upper-level balcony. He was found unresponsive on a lower floor and succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital. Bentley University confirmed the news, stating, 'We are profoundly sad to confirm that one of our students, Gaurav Jaisingh, passed away last night in a tragic accident during the annual senior class trip in the Bahamas.' 'We share our deepest condolences with Gaurav's family, friends and loved ones. While local authorities are investigating, it appears Gaurav accidentally fell from a balcony,' the 5,600-student strong university said in a statement. 'We will share more information when available while respecting his family's privacy.' Gaurav was a member of Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity, and was involved in several other student organisations. His LinkedIn profile reflects the same. ALSO READ| Woman laid off by Microsoft in 'last-minute meeting' by super boss: 'Once an unfamiliar face joined the call…' 'He was gearing up for graduation this weekend, so I hope we take some time to honor him this weekend at graduation,' fellow senior Sydney Bazin told WHDH. 'So yes, it's just actually heartbreaking.' Another classmate, Isabella Abeiga, expressed, 'It was the last thing I was expecting, especially just a few days away from graduation.'
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Massachusetts fraternity brother, 21, dies in freak accident in Bahamas
A Massachusetts college senior died a week before graduation after falling from a hotel balcony during a class trip to the Bahamas. Gaurav Jaisingh, 21, attended the annual Bentley University senior class trip on Sunday when the freak tragedy occurred. The Royal Bahamas Police Force responded to Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino around 10 p.m. to a report of someone falling from a balcony. '[Jaisingh] was inside his hotel room with other roommates when it is reported that he accidentally fell from an upper-level balcony,' police said. 'He was later found unresponsive on a lower floor.' 'Emergency Medical Service responded and transported the male to the hospital; however, he succumbed while en route.' Bentley University confirmed that Jaisingh, a finance major, was the student who was killed. 'We are profoundly sad to confirm that one of our students, Gaurav Jaisingh, passed away last night in a tragic accident during the annual senior class trip in the Bahamas,' the university told WCVB. Jaisingh was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and the South Asian Students Association, according to his LinkedIn. He served as the fraternity pledge coordinator from January 2024 to August 2024 and was also involved in the university's new student programs as an orientation leader and tour guide. Photos on social media showed the college senior had traveled to Puerto Rico weeks earlier for spring break. Friends started to flood the comments of Jaisingh's last post with tributes and condolences. 'Miss you brotha,' one person said. 'RIP,' added another. 'Couldn't have asked for a better pledge uncle,' a third person said. After graduation, he was set to start a full-time position as a Client Solutions Associate at FactSet in New York City, having previously completed a summer internship with the company. Jaisingh is from Shrewsbury, and lived with his parents in their $1.1million home they purchased in 2018. Bentley is a small private university located in Walthman, just 12 miles outside of Boston. Tuition is $87,820 per year. Jaisingh was set to graduate at the university's undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. For two decades, the school has offered the graduating class a five-day, four-night trip to the Bahamas during the week between finals and commencement. According to the school website, 'Registered participants will have a four night stay at The Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino, opportunities for nightly social events and activities, dining at local establishments and other community engagement opportunities. 'Through a connection with classmates, contributions to the local Bahamian community, and an exploration of the country's distinctive culture and traditions, Bentley in Bahamas has become a cherished tradition. 'It is a one-of-a-kind experience that seniors hold onto long after they walk across the stage at Commencement.'
