The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ruled that Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara cannot be removed from the ongoing investigation into retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former head of the State Intelligence Service.
The case, currently being heard before Magistrate Pasan Amarasena, has seen several applications including calls to exclude Abeysekara from the probe.
Issuing a 23‑page order, the Magistrate rejected those requests, along with Sallay’s plea to be provided with writing materials and his request to make a confidential statement.
The court further directed that Sallay be produced for proceedings via video technology, underscoring the judiciary’s stance on maintaining continuity in the investigation. (Newswire)