According to a press release, the controversy stems from statements made by Mr. Gammanpila on June 6, 2026, regarding Suresh Salle, the former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS). Salle is currently being held under detention orders by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on suspicion of involvement in the Easter Sunday attacks.
The Police Department strongly denied allegations that the suspect was subjected to assault or inhumane treatment while in custody. The statement emphasized that the CID is treating the former intelligence chief in accordance with standard legal procedures applicable to any ordinary suspect, explicitly noting that he has been given neither special privileges nor subjected to any form of discrimination or neglect.
Furthermore, the police said that because these matters are already subject to ongoing judicial proceedings, any external commentary must be handled with strict restraint. The Police cautioned that releasing unverified or sensationalized statements to the media regarding an active court case is highly inappropriate.
