Balcony Fall Claims Life of Indian-Origin College Student Gaurav Jaisingh in Bahamas

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A tragic accident has claimed the life of Gaurav Jaisingh, a senior at Bentley University in Massachusetts, during a pre-graduation trip to the Bahamas. Jaisingh fell from an upper-level balcony at a hotel on Paradise Island on Sunday evening.

According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, authorities responded to reports of a man falling from a balcony around 10 pm local time. Jaisingh was found unresponsive on a lower floor and later died of his injuries en route to the hospital. Bentley University confirmed the incident, calling it "an enormous tragedy" for the community. The university shared its deepest condolences with Jaisingh's family, friends and loved ones, and stated that local authorities are investigating the incident.

Fellow students were shocked and heartbroken by the news. Senior Sydney Bazin expressed hope that the university would honor Jaisingh's memory at the upcoming graduation ceremony. Another student, Isabella Abeiga, said the news was unexpected, especially with graduation just days away.

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 counseling center. Jaisingh's death has cast a shadow over the final week of Bentley's Class of 2024, which is set to graduate on Friday.