A tragedy struck Bentley University's community as a student, Gaurav Jaisingh, met with a fatal accident during an annual senior trip in the Bahamas. WCVB reports that the university confirmed Jaisingh's death, which occurred last night following a fall from a balcony. The school is currently providing resources to affected campus members, recognizing the deep impact of the loss on the community.
In a statement obtained by WCVB, Bentley University mentioned, "We are profoundly sad to confirm that one of our students, Gaurav Jaisingh, passed away last night in a tragic accident during the annual senior class trip in the Bahamas." The incident took place yesterday night around 10 p.m., as Nassau police responded to an accident at Paradise Island where it appears Jaisingh, who was in his hotel room with other roommates, accidentally fell from a balcony. Having suffered severe injuries from the fall, Jaisingh was unresponsive when found on a lower floor.
The Boston 25 coverage includes further details wherein the Royal Bahamas Police Force posted about responding to the grim incident. Emergency Medical Services arrived at the scene, but despite their efforts, Jaisingh tragically died on the way to the hospital.
The Bentley community is navigating through this period of grief, as the school expressed in a statement, "This is an enormous tragedy for our community," according to WCVB. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing, aiming to understand the series of events leading to this unfortunate outcome.
As the university community grapples with this loss, the administration encourages anyone in need of support to reach out to the university’s counseling center. The school reiterated their commitment to student well-being amidst this difficult time in a statement included by both WCVB and Boston 25. The Bentley community, while it mourns, seems to be drawing closer together in remembrance of Gaurav Jaisingh and in solidarity with the grieving family, whose privacy the university has respectfully requested to be acknowledged at this time.
