Former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay, who is detained and questioned under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in relation to the 2019 Easter attacks, has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following a sudden illness.
It is reported that Sallay was being held under the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and questioned at the time of his illness.
He was taken to the hospital yesterday (24) after his medical condition was reported.
The Magistrate examined him and subsequently referred him to a doctor, who advised that he be admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.
Sallay remains under medical care while investigations continue under CID custody. (Newswire)