In a letter addressed to the IGP, she requested an inquiry into claims of torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, abuse of authority, denial of medical care, and other possible offences allegedly committed while Maj. Gen. Sallay remains in state custody.
The appeal is based on information reportedly conveyed by the retired military officer during a family visit on June 6, when he met his son and brother. According to the letter, the allegations raise serious concerns regarding his safety, health, dignity, and fundamental rights.
The correspondence states that Maj. Gen. Sallay informed his family that he has commenced a "fast unto death," claiming he can no longer endure what he describes as ongoing mental distress, degrading treatment, and systemic unfairness while in detention.
He has also reportedly expressed confidence that pending writ proceedings will ultimately establish his innocence and instructed his legal representatives to continue legal action even in the event of his death.
Citing concerns over his deteriorating health and reported hunger strike, Manori Sallay urged the IGP to take immediate action to safeguard his wellbeing.
She further noted that a separate complaint regarding alleged inhumane treatment had been submitted to the IGP's office on March 7. However, she claimed that the family has received no response and has not been informed of any investigation, statements recorded, or officers assigned to examine the allegations.
According to the letter, the lack of a response is particularly troubling given that the allegations involve an individual in state custody, where authorities bear a heightened responsibility to protect the life, health, safety, dignity, and constitutional rights of detainees.
The CID and Police Department have not publicly responded to the allegations at the time of publication.
