Authorities have issued a new 90-day detention order for retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service, as investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks continue.
A fresh 90-day detention order has been authorized for Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay, who previously served as Director of the State Intelligence Service, according to Ada Derana. The extension will enable investigators to maintain custody and conduct further questioning of Sallay as part of ongoing inquiries into the April 2019 Easter Sunday attacks that claimed hundreds of lives.
The decision to extend Sallay's detention reflects the continuing nature of the investigation into events surrounding one of Sri Lanka's deadliest terror incidents. The grounds for the detention order have not been publicly detailed, though authorities have indicated that questioning remains necessary for the probe.
The detention has drawn some international attention, with reports indicating that a public petition has been submitted to the United Nations regarding alleged mistreatment of Sallay. This suggests that civil society organizations and concerned parties are monitoring the case and raising questions about the detention's conduct and duration.
