Days Before Graduation, Student Dies Falling From Hotel Balcony

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India-West News Desk

NEW YORK, NY – A college senior from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, has died after a tragic accident in the Bahamas just days before graduation.

Gaurav Jaisingh, a senior at Bentley University, was on the school’s senior class trip when he accidentally fell from a hotel balcony, according to both the university and local police.

The Royal Bahamas Police Force reported that the incident occurred while Jaisingh was in his hotel room with roommates. He was found unresponsive on a lower floor and later died while being transported to the hospital. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Jaisingh was active on campus as a member of the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity and the South Asian Students Association.

Bentley University, whose commencement is scheduled for May 16, confirmed the incident in a statement:
“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.”