📢 HRCSL Probes Alleged Custody Torture of Ex-Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched an investigation into allegations that former State Intelligence Service Director Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Suresh Sallay was subjected to torture and ill-treatment while in Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody. • Investigation Status: HRCSL is actively recording statements from CID officials and detainees in neighbouring cells following a formal complaint lodged by Sallay’s relatives. Further statements from CID personnel are being obtained today. • Facility Inspection: A special inspection of the CID detention facility by the Commission revealed several shortcomings, including poor ventilation and deficiencies in basic conditions, which have been communicated to the CID. • Current Status: The HRCSL is closely monitoring the ongoing medical treatment of Sallay, who is currently hospitalized.