Sallay petition challenging Easter attacks detention put off to 25 August

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 02:14 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Court of Appeal yesterday postponed until 25 August further consideration of a petition filed by former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh Sallay challenging his arrest and detention in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.

The intervening petitions filed in connection with Sallay’s petition were taken up yesterday, with attorneys representing the intervening petitioners making submissions before the Court, according to Ada Derana.

Following the submissions, the Court of Appeal ordered that further consideration of the case be postponed until 25 August.