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

Former State Intelligence Service Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Salley, currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks investigation, is reportedly suffering from severe mental health issues. His lawyer, President's Counsel Shavindra Fernando, informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court on June 3rd that Salley is experiencing deep depression, anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Medical reports presented to the court confirm these conditions, and the lawyer warned of a risk of self-harm due to the intense psychological pressure. The lawyer also indicated that the judicial medical officer's report mentioned allegations of torture.