Indian Army clears Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit for Brigadier rank after AFT relief
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The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to the rank of Brigadier after the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) granted him relief. Purohit was acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case and had challenged the denial of his promotion, which he claimed was affected by the long trial and subsequent suspension.
The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier. The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) had put on hold Purohit's retirement, which was due on March 31, 2026. Purohit was acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. He had challenged the denial of his promotion, citing the long trial and suspension. The AFT directed that Purohit should not be retired until his complaint is decided. The Army's decision marks a turning point in Purohit's legal and service battle.
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