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Bentley University Senior's Death in Bahamas Confirmed as Accidental Fall

Gaurav Jaisingh, a finance major days from graduation, died after falling from a hotel balcony during a class trip; his family will honor him at commencement.

Indian-American student dies after falling from Bahamas hotel balcony
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Overview

  • Gaurav Jaisingh, a 21-year-old Bentley University senior, fell from a hotel balcony on May 11 during the annual senior trip to the Bahamas and died en route to the hospital.
  • The Royal Bahamas Police Force continues to investigate the incident, which has been described as an accidental fall from an upper-level balcony.
  • Jaisingh’s family traveled to the Bahamas to repatriate his remains and plans to participate in Bentley’s May 17 graduation ceremony to accept his diploma in his memory.
  • Bentley University has mobilized counseling services and other resources for grieving students and faculty, describing the loss as an 'enormous tragedy' for the community.
  • Jaisingh, a finance major with a minor in computer information systems, was set to begin a consulting career in New York City and was actively involved in campus organizations.