Who was Gaurav Jaisingh? Indian-origin student dies in tragic fall from hotel balcony during Bahamas trip

Gaurav Jaisingh, a 22-year-old Indian-American student from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, tragically lost his life on May 11, 2025, after accidentally falling from a hotel balcony during a senior class trip to the Bahamas. The incident occurred at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and Casino, just days before he was set to graduate from Bentley University.

Bentley University said in a post on X that “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,” scheduled for May 17.

According to a report in ABC News, Bentley University said in a statement that “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.” it said.

“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 counseling center,” it added.

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 is 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 enroute. Police said investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Jaisingh was pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance with a minor in computer information systems at Bentley University, a private institution in Waltham, Massachusetts. He was an active member of the Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity and participated in the South Asian Students Association, reflecting his engagement in both professional and cultural student communities.