Former SIS Director Suresh Salley's Mental Health Crisis Highlighted in Court Amid PTA Custody

The wife of former SIS Director Suresh Salley has sent a letter to Deputy Inspector General of Police Shani Abeysekera, requesting permission for herself, their daughter, and son to visit him at the Colombo National Hospital. The letter emphasizes the importance of close family presence and support during this difficult period, stating that the family has deep concern over his physical and mental well-being due to his ongoing hunger strike. Separately, a writ petition has been filed in the Court of Appeal seeking to quash his detention order.

Former SIS Director Suresh Salley's wife and lawyer have formally requested daily access to him from the Director of the CID, submitting separate letters. This request comes after a court ruling declined to grant such access. Salley is currently receiving medical treatment at the Colombo National Hospital while in CID custody.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has appointed a special medical board comprising five members, including specialist judicial medical officers and psychiatrists, to investigate allegations of torture against former SIS Director Suresh Salley while in CID custody. The court ordered the examination to be conducted at the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital prior to the next hearing, noting that a previous medical report presented was incomplete.