A coalition of national organizations has called on the President to cease issuing detention orders against retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service, and to present him before a court immediately.
The National Organizations Collective held a press conference in Colombo on Thursday, expressing concern over the continued detention of former State Intelligence Service Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay. The coalition urged President to refrain from issuing any additional detention orders against the retired official.
Representatives of the organization warned that responsibility would fall on the government and the President if Sallay were to suffer harm during his ongoing detention. The groups emphasized the urgency of bringing Sallay before the courts without delay, framing their intervention as a matter of procedural justice and safeguarding.
The coalition's statement signals growing pressure from civil society organizations regarding the handling of the former intelligence chief's case. While specific details regarding the charges or circumstances leading to Sallay's detention remain unclear from the available information, the organizations' intervention suggests concerns about the legal process and conditions of his custody. The call for immediate court appearance reflects broader questions about detention procedures and adherence to judicial oversight in the matter.
