COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister Johnston Fernando said he has serious concerns over the recent gas explosions reported from multiple parts of Sri Lanka.

“I was asked about this issue and I said I have serious concerns about it,” said the Minister noting that gas explosions are reported from specific localities.

The Minister also said that the government has launched a secret inquiry over the matter.

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