Former Head of State Intelligence Suresh Sallay arrested by CID

Former Head of State Intelligence Suresh Sallay arrested by CID

February 25, 2026   09:14 am

The Former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

He has been arrested in relation to the ongoing investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.

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