🚨 CID Denies Suresh Sallay’s Request for Daily Lawyer Visits during Hospitalisation

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has rejected a request for former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay to have daily access to his lawyer while detained and receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital. • The Decision: CID Director Shani Abeysekera formally declined a request made by Sallay’s wife for legal counsel Asith Siriwardena to visit five days a week. • CID's Stance: The department noted that because Sallay is temporarily removed from active investigative proceedings due to medical treatment, daily legal consultations are unnecessary. They added that frequent visits could adversely affect his recovery. • Current Access: In line with existing court directives, Sallay’s lawyer maintains permission to visit once a week, on Wednesdays. • Family Visits: While increased legal access was denied, Sallay's immediate family (wife, daughter, and son) have been authorized for daily hospital visits. • Context: Major General Sallay is currently held under a detention order and was hospitalised after launching a hunger strike while in CID custody.