Colombo (News 1st) – A 20-year-old man died by electric shock in Galeyaya, Udawatte this morning.

Police stated that the victim died while on a hunting trip when he came into contact with a loose electric cable of a Utility pole fixed in a paddy field.

02 people have been injured and admitted to the Hasalaka Hospital.

The victim who died had been a resident of Bamunupura, Udawatte.

Investigations into the matter are underway.

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