Sallay's wife calls on public to stand up for former intelligence chief

Former intelligence chief Suresh Salle served the country by dedicating his entire life for 38 years, and the time arrived for the people of the country to stand up and show gratitude to him.

Suresh Salle, who is under detention orders in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), commenced a fast unto death, and his wife stated this to the media when she arrived at the CID to see him today (07). His wife, son, and brother arrived to see Suresh Salle this morning.

She alleged on this occasion that everyone knows her husband is an innocent man, and that authorities scapegoated him. She stated that the Judicial Medical Officer report even confirmed that he, who is still only a suspect, is treated very inhumanely inside the CID.

"We tried talking a lot to change his mind and stop the fast unto death. But he does not agree to it at all. He continues to stand up against the injustice happening to him. Conducting investigations is not an issue, but they must treat him humanely."

"Because he was dedicated to the country all the time, he did not have time to at least go to a child's school even once. Treating such a man in this ugly manner is highly unfair. We know who is responsible for this."

"He will not give up the fast. Because he says that he is a person who was prepared to give his life for the country anyway. He was a man who always kept his backbone straight. I am very proud of him."

She emphasised that responsible parties must take steps to hospitalise him immediately before harm comes to him, given the mental and physical condition Suresh Salle is in.

"Just like Suresh dedicated his whole life for the country, now this is your opportunity to stand up for him. You know who tells the truth. Please stand up," she requested from the public.