Intel units disbanded

Nov 09, 2016

At least two units which were operating under the Army Intelligence Division have been disbanded with the removal of the Director of the Army Intelligence Division last week, sources said.

Brigadier Suresh Sallay was removed and Brigadier Vijendra Gunatilake was appointed to the post.

Sources said that intelligence units which were operating under Sallay were disbanded with his removal.

Well informed sources said that Brigadier Suresh Sallay was removed as he lost the confidence of the defence establishment.

The recent incidents in Jaffna was one of the reasons behind Sallay ‘s removal, sources claimed.
Sources also said that Sallay was seen as having had close links to the former regime, including former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The former military intelligence chief was also accused of giving false information to the President in an attempt to destabilize the cohabitation government.

 AshWaru Colombo