Former Director of Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, remains hospitalized in Colombo while continuing a hunger strike launched during his detention over investigations linked to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.

Sallay, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on February 25, is being treated at the National Hospital in Colombo. Family members and legal representatives say he has refused food and water and intends to continue his protest, while doctors are reportedly monitoring his condition and administering intravenous fluids.

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has opened an inquiry following a complaint from Sallay’s relatives and has instructed CID officers involved in the investigation to appear before the Commission this week. The Commission has also conducted visits to both the CID and the hospital.

Meanwhile, opposition parties have continued a protest campaign in Colombo over Sallay’s treatment, while government lawmakers have urged the public to allow the judicial process to proceed.

The United National Party has called for authorities to ensure that all actions comply with constitutional and international human rights obligations.