State Minister of Consumer Affairs Lasantha Alagiyawanna says that an investigation has been launched into the matter after Gas cylinders with a new seal were also found to be exploding.
A similar incident has been reported in the Hanguranketha area.
The new gas cylinders that have been tested for their composition have been released to the market with a new seal.
However, investigations were launched after a new gas cylinder exploded, the Minister of State said at a media briefing today.
The cylinders, which were issued with a new seal after checking the composition, were also said to be exploding, members of the Opposition in Parliament today said.
