June 07, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Police have publicly dismissed allegations regarding the treatment of former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay, who is currently being detained by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as part of ongoing investigations linked to the Easter Sunday attacks.
The response follows comments made by former parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila, who raised concerns over the conditions under which Sallay is being held. In a statement issued to clarify the matter, Police authorities firmly denied assertions that the former military intelligence official had been subjected to physical abuse, intimidation, or any form of degrading treatment while in custody.
According to the statement, investigators are adhering strictly to established legal and procedural requirements governing the detention and questioning of suspects. Police stressed that Sallay is being afforded the same rights and safeguards available to any individual under investigation, while also being subject to the same regulations and restrictions that apply to all detainees.
Authorities further emphasised that no special privileges have been granted in his case, nor has there been any departure from accepted standards of conduct by officers involved in the investigation. They maintained that all actions taken thus far have been in accordance with the law and under the supervision of the relevant authorities.
The case has attracted significant public attention due to Sallay’s former role within the country’s intelligence establishment and the continuing national interest surrounding efforts to uncover any remaining questions connected to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. Police indicated that investigations remain ongoing and that further developments will be communicated through official channels as required.
