Seven killed in 847 gas related explosions this year alone: Report

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A total of 847 gas related explosions have been reported to the police across the country this year alone and seven persons were killed in those explosions while 16 sustained injuries.

A total of 797 out of total incidents were due to explosions involving Litro gas cylinders while 50 explosions were reported related to Laugfs gas leaks. Eighteen property damages were also reported since January 1 this year up to date.

According to a report, 477 incidents were reported due to gas stove explosions while 299 incidents of gas leaks and 52 cases of damages to gas pipe were reported.

Fifteen incidents due to damage in regulators and an incident of damage to a gas cylinder were also reported this year.

Among the areas of where fatal incidents were reported due to gas explosions were, Thalathuoya, Maradana, Welikada, Kottawa, Kandapola,Matale and Kandy.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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Lank Monday, 20 December 2021 03:52 PM

Put all who are responsible for this into jail for manslaughter . This is not a joke they have all contributed to death of lives . Where does this country heading like this ? Why people do not ask these from their politicians ..

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Sunil Monday, 20 December 2021 03:55 PM

The moron from wiyathmaga carries on regardless, and he is allowed to do so by our top leaders. That is prosperity for a few while the people suffer.

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Concerned Monday, 20 December 2021 04:18 PM

Guess what just now I opened a gas cylinder which I purchased on 15/10/21 and to my surprise the cylinder was empty. When I called the agent from whom I purchased the gas cylinder he checked and confirmed it is empty and I asked the agent to take it back his answer was there is nothing he could do and that I should get in touch with the gas company. This whole gas issue is crazy and the people are getting cheated. I paid 2700/- for the gas and today the agent is refusing to take it back as he says he is helpless. What about me who will pay back the 2700/- I paid for the gas

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Hillarious Tuesday, 21 December 2021 07:23 AM

Don't worry the envelop with the report will be opened tomorrow. Good luck.

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N SENA Monday, 20 December 2021 06:26 PM

MR PRESIDENT. CANT YOU HEAR PEOPLE CRYING. THEY ARE FACING CHAIN OF HARDSHIP TODAY. NO MILK POWDER, FOOD SHORTAGE, FERTILIZER ISSUES, RISING COST OF LIVING GAS EXPLOSIONS. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES

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Ranaweera Monday, 20 December 2021 10:35 PM

Litre Gas executives should be tried for mass murder. This is totally unacceptable.

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