A worker died after falling off an under-construction house in Damak of Jhapa district on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Gopal Bishwokarma of Surunga of Kankai Municipality in the district.

Critically injured in the incident, Bishwokarma breathed his last during the course of treatment at the Damak-based Lifeline Hospital, said DSP Deepak Giri of the Area Police Office, Damak.

Futher investigation into the incident is underway, added DSP Giri.