Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- A young man who was engaged in decoration work for a newly opening motorcycle showroom tragically died from electrocution today (17), according to Puttalam Headquarters Police.

The deceased was identified as Danthanarayana Navod Gimhan, a 24-year-old resident of Puttalam town, who had been married only a few months ago.

The Police stated that the young man was involved in preparing for the opening ceremony of a motorcycle showroom in the Thilladi area of Puttalam today. He was reportedly electrocuted when he attempted to use an electric wire from a different location to inflate balloons for the decorations.

The youth, who was seriously injured after the electrocution, was pronounced dead upon admission to the Putt...