Sultanganj, Bhagalpur: A cleaner working at Middle School Awa Mokhtiyarpur in Khanpur Panchayat died under suspicious circumstances on Monday. The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Damodar Manjhi, a resident of Khanpur Mal village. The incident occurred around 12:40 PM. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and are investigating the case.

According to available information, Damodar Manjhi was employed by NGO Solution Expert and was responsible for cleaning Middle School Rasidpur, Kahar Tola English Ratanpur, and Middle School Awa Mokhtiyarpur. On Monday, after cleaning two schools, he arrived at Awa Mokhtiyarpur school. After cleaning the bathrooms and premises, he was reportedly cutting grass near a water tap when he collapsed and died under suspicious circumstances. Local residents informed the police, who promptly arrived at the scene. The police are now awaiting the post-mortem report to ascertain the exact cause of death. Family members have raised concerns regarding the incident and are demanding a fair investigation.