A labourer from Maharashtra was found dead on the premises of a private school in Banahatti in Bagalkot district. The incident was reported on July 17, 2026, after the man’s body was discovered on the school campus. The deceased was identified as Sanjay Appasab Patil, aged 49. He was reportedly a resident of Araga Bedaga village in Miraj taluk of Maharashtra. According to local residents, Patil worked at betel-leaf farms in the region. Police suspected that he had been murdered by unidentified persons during the previous night. The Banahatti police registered a case and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Bagalkot Superintendent of Police Siddharth Goyal visited the crime scene following the incident. Police officials conducted a preliminary inspection of the location. Special teams were formed to identify and trace the suspected accused. Investigators are examining possible motives behind the killing. Police are also collecting information from people who may have seen the victim before the incident. The victim was reportedly living a nomadic lifestyle and often stayed wherever shelter was available. This has made it important for investigators to establish his recent movements and contacts. Police are working to identify people who may have interacted with him shortly before his death. Forensic evidence from the scene is expected to assist the investigation. Officials have not publicly established a motive at this stage. The incident caused concern among local residents because it occurred on the premises of an educational institution. Police continue to investigate the case and are working to identify those responsible. Further details are expected as investigators gather additional evidence.