Sallay hospitalised due to sudden illness | Daily FT
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- Former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay is hospitalized after sudden illness while detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act for alleged ties to the 2019 attacks. A magistrate referred him to medical care as investigations continue under CID custody.
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“Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the National Hospital following a sudden illness.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute admission to National Hospital
“He is being held under a 90-day detention order over alleged links to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute detention order details
“He was taken to hospital on Tuesday (24) after the illness was reported.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute hospitalization date
“A Magistrate examined him and subsequently referred him to a doctor, who advised that he be admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute magistrate's involvement
“Sallay remains under medical care while investigations continue under Criminal Investigation Department (CID) custody.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute current custody status