⚖️ Ex-SIS Chief Suresh Sallay Remanded over Easter Sunday Probe

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered the continued detention of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay, following his production in court under heavy security. • Legal Status: Sallay remains held under a 90-day detention order pursuant to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). He has been officially named as the third suspect in the ongoing investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. • Key Dates: Arrested on 25 February 2026 in Peliyagoda, Sallay is currently undergoing interrogation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding alleged links to the attacks. • Next Steps: The Magistrate has directed the CID to submit a formal progress report on the investigation into the suspects on 20 May 2026. • Context: This case remains a focal point for national security and judicial accountability, impacting the governance and legal framework surrounding Sri Lanka's counter-terrorism efforts. 📈