Leader of Sarvajana Balaya parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera condemned the arrest of former head of state intelligence Major General Suresh Sallay.

He stated that the arrest was politically motivated.

Dilith added that Sallay played a key role in ending decades of terrorism.

He warned that politically driven actions could undermine military morale.

Dilith also called for investigations to remain transparent, impartial, and free from manipulation.