Court Summons 10-Doctor Panel in Suresh Salley Medical Review ⚖️
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued notices to 10 doctors who served on the medical board that examined former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Salley. • Court Order: Colombo Magistrate Pasan Amarasena issued notices directing all 10 medical panel members to appear before the court on 6 October. • Legal Context: The order followed submissions made by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) via a motion. • Detention & Health: Arrested in connection with investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, Salley is currently receiving medical treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo. • Medical Findings: A panel report submitted to the Fort Magistrate’s Court revealed that Salley suffers from an enlarged heart and has had a cardiac device implanted to manage his condition.