The Untouchable (novel)

What work do Bakha and his family do?

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Bakha's father is the head "sweeper" for the town. This means that Lakha and his two sons clean up human and animal excrement from the latrines, streets, and temple courtyard. They are also in charge of disposing of this waste by burning it in a chimney near their house.