Army clears Lt Col Shrikant Purohit, acquitted in Malegaon blast case, for promotion to brigadier rank

The Indian Army has cleared Prasad Shrikant Purohit for promotion to the rank of Brigadier, sources said on Friday. The development comes shortly after the Armed Forces Tribunal stayed his retirement, which was due on March 31, 2026, while hearing his plea seeking promotion and related service benefits. The tribunal had issued notice to the Ministry of Defence and directed that his retirement remain on hold until a decision is taken on his statutory complaint. https://ift.tt/gAjyIUZ