Indian Army Officer Colonel Purohit Promoted Following Acquittal in 2008 Malegaon Blast Case

Sep 25, 2025 06:43 pm CST

Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit has been promoted to Colonel rank following his acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The special NIA court cited lack of reliable evidence in its verdict. Purohit, who was the first serving Indian Army officer arrested in a terror case, maintained he was a military intelligence officer infiltrating terror organizations.