Issuing a statement he has further sated that 1990l of toxic chemicals have been leaked into the water.

What leaked was not diesel

Though the Central Environmental Authority reported that diesel has leaked into Kelani River, it is reported that the claim had been made without conducting a proper test.

Furthermore , Sajeewa questions the reissuing the Environment Protection License, which was suspended initially, by pointing out that the leakage of the diesel was a mistake made during the maintenance activities of the factory.

Though it was reported that diesel was leaked into Kelani River, when the National Water Supply and Drainage Board tested a sample of contaminated water at a laboratory in India it was confirmed that 4-Methylimidazol ( 4-MEI, C4H6N2& ), a posionous substance, has been leaked into water.