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Last Updated:May 14, 2025, 16:18 IST
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement that on May 11, police launched an investigation into the death of an adult male on Paradise Island
File image of Gaurav Jaisingh. Image Credit: Linkedin.Gaurav Jaisingh
A college student of Indian origin from the US died after accidentally falling from a hotel balcony in the Bahamas, just days before his graduation, according to officials.
Gaurav Jaisingh, a student at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, died in an accident on Sunday while in the Bahamas for an annual senior class trip.
“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," Bentley University said in a post on X.
The undergraduate ceremony is scheduled for May 17.
“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." the university said in a statement.
“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.
According to an ABC News report, Jaisingh was a native of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, and a member of the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity and the university’s South Asian Students Association.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement that on May 11, police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male on Paradise Island.
According to initial reports, the police said that sometime around 10 pm, the victim was inside his hotel room with other roommates “when it was reported that he accidentally fell from an upper-level balcony. He was later found unresponsive on a lower floor."
Police said emergency medical services responded and transported him to the hospital but he succumbed while en route. Police said the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Location :Bahamas
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