Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Purohit Alleges Torture in Malegaon Blast Case
In relation to the 2008 Malegaon blast case, a military officer named Lt.
Col.
Purohit has made a complaint.
The complaint, which has been released to the public, claims that officers from the Anti-Terrorism Squad mistreated him.
According to Purohit, the officers used coercive methods to try and make him confess to something.
Lt. Col. Shrikant Prasad Purohit alleges torture by ATS officers.
Purohit's complaint to the NHRC has been made public.
Purohit is an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
Purohit claims ATS officers tried to force a confession.
The alleged mistreatment involved coercive means.
- Who
- Lt. Col. Shrikant Prasad Purohit and officers of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
- What
- Lt. Col. Purohit alleged torture by ATS officers.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To report alleged mistreatment during investigation
Allegations
Not Applicable
Alleged Mistreatment
Allegations
Lt. Col. Purohit claims ATS officers subjected him to torture and coercion.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
- Main Figure
- Lt. Col. Shrikant Prasad Purohit
- Case
- 2008 Malegaon blast
- Complaint Filed To
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
- Allegation
- Torture and mistreatment
- Accused
- ATS officers
