Salley warned after clashing with lady state counsel

Former Western Province Governor Azath Salley was questioned over three days this week by the Presidential Commission looking into the Easter Sunday attacks.

On the opening day, Mr Salley's evidence was led by Senior State Counsel ( SSC) Suharshi Herath.

Mr Salley did not take kindly to the SSC's line of questioning. At one point, he became visibly irritated with her and pointed to her directly in a dismissive manner and said "Now, she will say something about this too."

SSC Herath protested to the commission over the manner in which the witness was addressing her. At this point, Commission Chairman, Court of Appeal Judge Janak de Silva, ster nly warned Mr Salley to be mindful of his behaviour.

Mr Salley was questioned over two more days, and he was on his best behaviour.