The former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay remains hospitalized and has not been consuming food or water, according to his wife, Manori Sallay.

Speaking to journalists after visiting the hospital today (08), Manori Sallay said her husband has not been consuming food or water and remains in a serious condition.

She said he is being closely monitored by doctors and is being administered saline. “He is still not eating or drinking anything. He is in a critical condition. The doctors are monitoring him. He is on saline. He has not ended his fast,” she said.

Family members confirmed Suresh Sallay remains under medical care at the Colombo National Hospital.

Sallay was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on February 25 on charges related to the Easter Sunday attacks. He was subsequently held under detention orders in CID custody.

It has been alleged that CID officers treated him in an inhumane and cruel manner, prompting him to begin a “fast unto death,” by refusing food and water, according to former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila, who made the disclosure.

Later, his wife, the son, and the brother, who visited him yesterday, also confirmed that Suresh Sallay was on a hunger strike.

Meanwhile, CID officers transferred Sallay to the Colombo National Hospital at around 8:30 p.m. yesterday after he reportedly fell ill while continuing to refuse food and water.