Bijesh Chandran
I am still in disbelief. Its still not sinking in. Just to think that Agent is not among us anymore is too hard to take in right now. I have to write this email because I need to talk to somebody. I need to get it out of myself. I haven’t been able to sleep at all for the past couple of days at all. I guess its just too hard to believe that something this tragic would happen to one among us. It just reminds you how fragile life is and that a lot of things and people we take for granted might not be there the next day.

Agent was a family friend of mine and I still remember that he was the very first guy I met when we boarded the train to Ranchi and began our 4 year journey in BIT. We have to be glad that agent left us with a lot of memories most of them so funny that I still laugh till my stomach got cramps even after close to 3 years of leaving BIT. That is exactly how he is going to live on in our memories and in our hearts. He was the gentlest soul I have ever met in my life.

I called my mom to inform her of the tragedy, and she broke down. She might be going to Kerala this week. She does not know what to tell his mother. Nothing in this world is going to replace a son for a mother. I can’t hold back my tears when I think about his mother. I cannot even start to fathom what she will go through when she comes to know of the truth. Its just too cruel a card fate dealt his family. She was so proud of him. My mom used to say that all Padmini aunty used to do was talk about Naveen and how she always felt so safe with Naveen being around even though uncle was all the way in Dubai. Also how responsible Naveen was when it came to taking care of his sisters. He loved them more than anything else in this world. Its just too sad that something like this had to happen to agent of all the people.

This just reinforces one thing guys, live every moment of your life to the fullest and don’t waste away precious moments worrying about trivial things and keeping grudges. Its just not worth it, we are all put here for a really short while and some of us leave our side even before we realise it, so we should try and leave a legacy like agent left us. He was with us for a fleeting momnet but he left us with abundant memories that will last us more than our lifetime.

We really need to work on that reunion, especially now. This is just too poignant a moment to let go. We have to do some kind of memorial for agent, so that all of us could pray his soul rests in peace and his family finds the strength to bear this unbearable loss. Also, the bond we have from living through thick and thin during the 4 years in BIT should never break. I am sure agent would have wanted it that way. Agent was so happy when he was able to catch up with all of us when he came to the US. Pray for his soul to rest in peace, Keep in touch everybody and needless to say please drive carefully because you can never be too careful.

Liji Jinaraj
Agent to us was some one who made us smile, laugh and made each day in BIT a memorable one for us. If we look back to those days, there is not a day without a thought about Agent. Like Bijesh he was the first person I met on my way to BIT. He was there in the train with us and the rest of it, you all know.

When I look back at those days, and think of Agent, I can only smile. So we should no be saddened by his demise, that would not make Agent happy. He always had a wondeful smile on his face and was always at peace with himself. Ever since he moved to US I have been talking to him on a regular basis. Almost once a week. So to me Agent was a friend that I had to talk to every now and then. I did call him up on that dreaded Thursday, it must have been around 7pm his time, he was at work. He was always a little scared to talk on the phone from work, and so wanted me to call him back. I never did and I don’t know what to think of that.

Agent was doing really well, having a great career going, sounded happy whenever I talked to him, always wondered about all his freinds, and would always ask me about them, since I am the one who somehow ends up talking to everyone, and had all the inside information and gossip. I had a chance to meet him once when was in transit at Salt Lake City, but that never worked out. I wish I had that one reunion with Agent, I am sure all of you were looking forward to it.

I could keep this going, but I am going to cut it short, the more I write, the heavier the heart feels, I need to stop here. Agent to me and to us all was and will always be that best friend, whose memories and stories will live with us forever and will be told to everyone we encounter in our lives. We need to have that re-union … it has to happen.

This is the first time I had to write such an email for a friend, and I don’t want to do it again. I hope he is happy where ever he is. I am going to miss him, when I take my phone up to call him next, thats when its going to hit me.

Amit Akhouri
I don’t know as what to say. Just on Thursday Vastav sent his phone number and email address. Before I could give him a call. He was one of the most soft spoken person I have ever met. God give enough strength and courage to his family in this moment of grief.

Madhusudhan
He was one of the nicest guys in our class. The least we can all do is to call his parents and talk to them and share their grief. Please include him in your prayers.

Kopal Sarin
Just re iterates the fact that God never really lets the good ones stay on for long.God please give strength and courage to his family to face this situation. CP92 will always remember the “agent”.

Muktesh Mukherjee
Naveen will be sorely missed .. a genuinely nice guy. The memory still remains … Life can be so unfair.

Manjeet Singh
It is really very sad. He will always be there with us in our memories as a nice, softspoken Gentleman.

Sameer Shisodia
This is horrible. Pray for his ppl back home. Feels awful. Also helpless- sad and angry.

Ramesh Agarwal
I am stunned and totally speechless. Don’t know what to say..Can’t believe this could happen to one among us. He possibly could not havewronged anybody, then why he?? Totally shocking.

Olyvia Rakshit
Naveen and his family will always be remembered in our prayers.May God give his family all the courage and strength at this time. While the harsh realities of life dawn upon us in these shocking ways, please everyone remember to drive safe and be alert on the roads.

Krishna Behara
The worst thing that could have happenned to the nicest guy in class. It was on Thursday itself that Vastav sent us a bunch of mails as well as Agent’s number. Was lucky enough to have known him and guess those memories are all that we lesser mortals get to live with. I hope his parents and sisters have the strength to get through this.

Rajesh Bhatia
I really cannot believe it. He was somebody I knew extremely well, a good friend of mine, very helpful, and very pure from his heart.I wish to offer my sincere condolences and pray that God may rest his soul. Let’s all pray for him.

Vikramaditya Mathur
For all those of us who knew him, it still is hard to believe that this could have happened to someone like Naveen who was by possibly the most gentle person i ever met. to think that our friend is no more is something i am sure we will all find it very hard to get used to.please join me in praying for his soul and praying for his family who have to go through such circumstances. for all those of us who spent time with him, i think a part of Naveen will always be with us.

Syam Menon
I do hope God gives his family the strength to handle this loss..still cannot believe it myself..everytime we all meet up he definitely was talked about..about the time he carried his answer sheet to the hostel..about the time all you 92 guys ransacked his room..he has left us with memories..may he rest in peace

Darren Pereira
Unreal, is the only word that I can think of as I read all of my email messages over the past two days. I called Vikram and spoke to him too. Of course, I’ve never had a bad thing to say about our buddy, Agent, but I know I’ve ‘tormented’ him in jest, and I hope he’s in a place that’s better and I hope he forgives me for all those times I’ve been mean to him. I think this gives us more reason to get together for our reuninon in NY, so let’s continue the planning around that to make it really happen. I’ve always been happy that we’re all in touch (although, I’m a lazy asshole who seldom replies), but this incident just shocks me beyond belief. May Naveen’s soul rest in peace.

Arvind Raman
I can say without hesitation that Agent was one of the nicest persons I have met during my lifetime - a great person to have as a friend. Its just so easy to say good things about him - the guy just didnt have a single mean streak in him. I have never lost anyone close to me…its still very hard to believe/digest that i wont be seeing him again. Life can sometimes be very strange and cruel. May his soul rest in peace.

Deepak Peter
Its sad to know Naveen -Agent is no more.He will be in our memmories and may god bless his soul.Lets pray for him and his family.Naveen has always been an integral part of our BIT days and always will be expecially the 92 batch team.We all gonna miss him. To all u guys be good ,and drive carefully.It takes only a second to destroy everything. Sanju dont drink and ride your bike.

Vinu Thomas
This is real sad guys. Naveen was among the most gentle and friendly guys I had ever met. I am sure all of us in 93 batch would remember his advice, do’s and don’ts during the initial period. May his soul rest in peace. Please pray for him and his family during this period

Alok Sharma
This is extremely extremely sad. I cant some how picture agent getting into a driving accident. But as mathur said it wasn’t his fault. I really hope his parents will be able to pull thru this. Man he was such a quite and peace loving fellow.

Rahul Srivastava
Like Liji and Bijesh when I came to BIT the first person i met was Naveen. I might have told you guys before if you remember that i came alone for the first time to BIT in 92. And i just stopped the auto to ask a person i saw on the road in the BIT campus as to where is the registrar’s office and International students hostel. His promt question was “Are you Rahul Srivastav?” That was Naveen Engoor for first time for me. After that he was there for every breakfast, lunch and dinner. There was hardly any movie in Ranchi or meals or class study when we both were not together. Remember when i got chicken-pox. Naveen was the only person to take me to hospital and get me the medicines. It finally let to him having it after me.I accept i had never been fair on my behalf of friendship towards him.I want write more as i am crying while writing this.

Navin Salehittal
it is very difficult to write what i feel.i didnot know naveen very well, but i always knew he would help me if i needed any. i never knew anyone like him, who didnot have any gruges against anyone.he might not have been the most popular person in the hostel, but life wouldnot have been the same without him. one of the lessons one must learn from this tragic accident is that life is too short,try to be friendly to everyone, enjoy ur stay on this earth however short it might be and to keep having such friends like naveen had ( meaning us all) the best thing to come out of this tragic episode is that it has brought us togather live and let live

Abhishek Shrivastava
It was totally shocking and disturbing to hear about Naveen. He would always be remembered as a humble, soft-spoken gentleman. My prayers for the departed soul and the bereaved family.

Alok Takkar
I am still in shock after what i read today. i don’t have any words todescribe what i feel right now…he’ll be dearly missed. And to all you guys…please drive safely