Former State Intelligence Service Director, retired Major General Suresh Salley, can be discharged from the National Hospital of Sri Lanka and returned to the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Attorney General informed the Fort Magistrate’s Court. The announcement was presented before Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena following an assessment by a medical board, which determined that Salley’s medical condition is suitable for release from hospital care.
The Attorney General further informed the court that the suspect would be taken back into CID custody this evening immediately following his formal discharge. Salley was initially arrested on February 25 and held under a 90-day detention order for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation.
His detention was interrupted after he developed health complications, leading to his admission to the Colombo National Hospital on June 7, where he had remained under continuous medical supervision. Authorities previously informed the court that his extended hospital stay had hindered the progress of the inquiry, making it difficult for investigators to record necessary statements and proceed with the case.
Key Developments
- A medical board concluded that retired Major General Suresh Salley is fit to be discharged from the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.
- The Attorney General notified Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena that Salley will be transferred back to Criminal Investigation Department custody this evening.
- Salley was first arrested on February 25 under a 90-day detention order and hospitalized on June 7 due to health complications.
- An additional 90-day detention order was issued on August 25 after his prolonged medical stay stalled investigative inquiries.
To address the investigative delays caused by his prolonged hospitalization, an extended 90-day detention order was granted against Salley on August 25, clearing the way for the CID to resume active questioning upon his return to custody.