The factory in Rathupaswala, Waliweriya which made news during the past few days for being accused of releasing poisonous material to the drinking water, is named "Wingross" and it belongs to the Hayleys company.
Residents in the area say that the water sources which fulfilled the needs of people in 10 villages in the area have been polluted by the release of poisonous waste by the factory since a long time.
The majority share holder of the Hayleys company is Mr. Dhammika Perera, who is a well known Casino businessman businessman and the secretary to the transport ministry.
He is also the chairman of Sampath bank and owns the majority of shares in nearly 40 more companies.
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Residents in the area say that the water sources which fulfilled the needs of people in 10 villages in the area have been polluted by the release of poisonous waste by the factory since a long time.
The majority share holder of the Hayleys company is Mr. Dhammika Perera, who is a well known Casino businessman businessman and the secretary to the transport ministry.
He is also the chairman of Sampath bank and owns the majority of shares in nearly 40 more companies.