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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Indian-origin student Gaurav Jaisingh dies in balcony fall on pre-graduation trip to Bahamas
Indian-origin student Gaurav Jaisingh dies in balcony fall on pre-graduation trip to Bahamas (Picture credit: Instagram/@gaurav_jaisingh) An Indian-origin Massachusetts college student has died after accidentally falling from a balcony during a pre-graduation trip to the Bahamas, just days before he was set to graduate. Gaurav Jaisingh , a senior at Bentley University in Waltham, died on Sunday evening after falling from an upper-level balcony at a hotel on Paradise Island, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force . Authorities responded to the incident around 10 pm (local time) after receiving reports that a man had plunged from the balcony while inside the room with his roommates, reported the New York Post. He was found unresponsive on a lower floor and died of his injuries en route to the hospital. Jaisingh, a finance major and member of the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity, was on the university's annual senior trip when the tragedy occurred. He was also active in Bentley's South Asian Students Association , according to his LinkedIn profile. The university confirmed the incident in a statement, calling it 'an enormous tragedy' for the community. 'We share our deepest condolences with Gaurav's family, friends and loved ones,' the school said in a statement, as quoted by ABC News. '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', the statement added. Bentley University's commencement is scheduled for Friday. Fellow students, heartbroken by the news, expressed their grief. 'He was gearing up for graduation this weekend, so I hope we take some time to honour him this weekend at graduation,' senior Sydney Bazin was quoted as saying by WHDH. Another student, Isabella Abeiga, said the news came as a shock and said, 'It was the last thing I was expecting, especially just a few days away from graduation. ' According to Fox News, the Royal Bahamas Police Investigations Unit is continuing its probe into the incident. The university has urged students affected by the tragedy to seek support from its counselling centre. Jaisingh hailed from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. His death has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a celebratory final week for Bentley's Class of 2024.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
College senior killed after 'accidentally' falling from tropical island hotel balcony days before graduation
A college student is dead after a pre-graduation trip to the Bahamas turned tragic on Mother's Day. Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, on Tuesday confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital that one of its students, Gaurav Jaisingh, accidentally fell from a hotel balcony and died during the school's annual senior class trip to the Bahamas. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a news release that at about 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jaisingh was inside his hotel room with other roommates when "it [was] reported" that he "accidentally fell from an upper-level balcony" on Paradise Island. Travel Warning Issued For Popular Tropical Destination Over Crime Concerns, Sharks He was later found unresponsive on a lower floor, according to authorities. Emergency medical services responded and took Jaisingh to the hospital, but he died during the trip. Read On The Fox News App "We are profoundly sad to confirm that one of our students, Gaurav Jaisingh, passed away in a tragic accident during the annual senior class trip to the Bahamas. We share our deepest condolences with Gaurav's family, friends and loved ones," Bentley University officials wrote in a statement. "We will share more information when available while respecting his family's privacy. "This is an enormous tragedy for our community." Vacation Hot Spot Used As 'Springboard' For Illegal Immigrants: Expert The Royal Bahamas Police Investigations Unit is continuing to look into the incident. School officials are providing resources for those affected and encourage anyone who needs support to reach out to the university's counseling article source: College senior killed after 'accidentally' falling from tropical island hotel balcony days before graduation
Boston Globe
13-05-2025
- Boston Globe
Bentley University student who died in the Bahamas was ‘the perfect son,' family says
Advertisement He was the only child of Sneh and Guarav's death has stunned his friends, fellow students, and faculty at Bentley, a private university in Waltham. 'We share our deepest condolences with Gaurav's family, friends, and loved ones,' the university said in a statement Monday. 'We will share more information when available while respecting his family's privacy. This is an enormous tragedy for our community.' Jaisingh, fell from an upper-level balcony on Sunday night at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort. He was found unresponsive on a lower floor of his hotel the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a He was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries en route, officials said. Advertisement An investigation conducted by authorities in the Bahamas determined the fall was accidental, Bentley University public relations director Helen Henrichs said Tuesday. The trip, called Sneh and Madan, who knew Jaisingh since he was a boy, said he was charismatic, loved, and admired by his extended family, especially his younger cousins. 'This kid would come, make an effort, come talk to every single adult,' she said, describing some of her favorite memories of Jaisingh at family gatherings. Jaisingh was set to graduate with a degree in finance and move to New York City to work at a financial firm, Madan said. 'Anybody who knows Gaurav loved him, and knew he was the boy with the biggest smile and the biggest hug,' she said. 'He was a good kid, he was the perfect son.' Madan said she met the Jaisinghs through the Boston area's Indian immigrant community — a group of people who feel like family despite having no blood relation, she said. 'What forms our foundation is the friendships we make,' said Madan. Sneh Jaisingh, 50, and his father raised him to take advantage of and appreciate 'both worlds' he came from, Madan said. At Bentley, Jaisingh was active in South Asian and Asian student groups and served younger students as an orientation leader, according to his social media profiles. Advertisement 'We really try to give our kids the best of both worlds, and he was a great example of that,' Madan said. 'I know he would have continued to do that in the next chapter of his life.' The senior class trip to the Bahamas is held each year in May between finals and commencement, The trip includes a four-night stay at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort, according to the university's website. Madan said the family is going through an indescribable loss. 'They would like to tell people to honor and respect their privacy, and send the family a lot of love and strength, and pray for Gaurav's soul to be at peace,' Madan said. Claire Thornton can be reached at
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
College Senior Dies in 'Tragic Accident' After Falling from Balcony in the Bahamas Days Before Graduation
A college student fell from a balcony and died during a senior trip to the Bahamas less than a week before graduation Gaurav Jaisingh was pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance and a minor in computer information systems, according to his LinkedIn page His school, Bentley University, called his death a "tragic accident" A college student has died after he fell from a balcony during a senior trip to the Bahamas less than a week before graduation. The student, later identified by his school, Bentley University, as Gaurav Jaisingh, was in a hotel room with other roommates when it was 'reported that he accidentally fell from an upper-level balcony' at around 10 p.m. local time on Sunday, May 11, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement. 'He was later found unresponsive on a lower floor,' authorities said. Jaisingh, who is not named in the report, died while being transported to a hospital. An investigation is ongoing. Bentley University said they were "profoundly sad" to confirm Jaisingh's death. 'One of our students, Gaurav Jaisingh, passed away last night in a tragic accident during the annual senior class trip in the Bahamas," the school said in a statement to ABC affiliate WCVB and NBC affiliate WCAU. The school and authorities did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. Bentley University is a private institution with about 4,500 undergraduate students located in Waltham, Mass. The university said it's offering resources to community members impacted by the tragedy. Jaisingh was pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance and a minor in computer information systems, he wrote on his LinkedIn page. 'This summer, I completed the Summer 2024 Client Solutions Internship Program at FactSet,' he wrote. 'My strengths include time management, problem-solving, and collaboration with others.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jaisingh said he was part of the professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, was active in various student-centered programs and was a member of the South Asian Students Association. The university's undergraduate commencement ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 17. "This is an enormous tragedy for our community," Bentley University said, according to WCVB. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Student dies after accidentally falling from balcony during senior class trip
A university student has died in a tragic accident during a class trip to the Bahamas. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Bentley University confirmed to our sister station, Boston 25, that Gaurav Jaisingh died Sunday night in a 'tragic accident' during an annual senior trip in the Bahamas. The university is in Waltham, Massachusetts. TRENDING STORIES: Police looking for man, woman accused of paying $1K less for items after altering barcodes Local village council member dies at 54 Safety encouraged after 2 deadly motorcycle crashes in past 3 days Nassau police responded to Paradise Island at around 10 p.m. on Sunday for reports that someone fell from an upper-level balcony, Boston 25 reported. They identified the victim as Jaisingh. He was in his hotel room with other roommates. Jaisingh died from his injuries as medics transported him to a hospital, Boston 25 said. Bentley says it appears the student accidentally fell from a balcony. 'This is an enormous tragedy for our community,' the university told Boston 25. The incident remains under investigation. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
