Salley's wife appeals to President over husband's health

The wife of former State Intelligence Service Director, retired Major General Suresh Salley, has written to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, requesting that her husband be transferred from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to remand prison due to a severe heart condition. Manori Salley sent the letter on August 20, 2026.

She warned that any attempt to move her husband from the medical environment of the National Hospital back to CID custody could pose an immediate and serious risk to his life. Salley has been under the care of cardiologists at the National Hospital since June 7, 2026, after he was transferred there for medical treatment following a hunger strike protesting his continued detention and imprisonment.

According to the letter, her husband underwent heart surgery due to continuous deterioration and severe weakness in his heart function. During the surgery, an automatic pacemaker was implanted to regulate his heartbeat.

The letter emphasizes the critical nature of his health and the potential danger of his current detention status, urging the President to intervene.