Sallay hospitalised due to sudden illness

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Major General (Retired)

Suresh Sallay

Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is being detained for questioning under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has been admitted to the National Hospital following a sudden illness.

He is being held under a 90-day detention order over alleged links to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.

It was reported that he was taken to hospital on Tuesday (24) after the illness was reported.

A Magistrate examined him and subsequently referred him to a doctor, who advised that he be admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.

Sallay remains under medical care while investigations continue under Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody.