Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Colonel Purohit Promoted After Malegaon Blast Acquittal
Lt.
Col.
Prasad Purohit, who was accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has been promoted to Colonel.
He was arrested in 2008 and spent almost nine years in jail as an undertrial.
In July, he was acquitted by a special court.
The court stated that there was suspicion, but not enough proof for a conviction.
Purohit was accused of founding an organization.
The court found no evidence that the group's funds were used for terrorism.
His case is being challenged in the Bombay High Court.
Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit has been promoted to Colonel.
The promotion follows his acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
Purohit was arrested in 2008 and in jail until 2017.
The special NIA court acquitted Purohit and others on July 31.
Purohit was commissioned into the Maratha Light Infantry in 1994.
- Who
- Lt. Col. Prasad Shrikant Purohit
- What
- Promoted to Colonel
- When
- Following acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Following acquittal, after being accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case
Against Purohit
For Purohit
Verdict
Against Purohit
Accused of the crime and had a strong suspicion of guilt.
For Purohit
Acquitted by the court.
- Officer
- Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit
- Promotion
- Colonel
- Case
- 2008 Malegaon Blast
- Court
- Special NIA Court
- Acquittal Date
- July 31
- Service
- Maratha Light Infantry
Sources
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