From Accused to Brigadier: Col Purohit's 17-Year Triumph Over Injustice
# From Accused to Brigadier: Col Purohit's 17-Year Triumph Over Injustice In a stunning turn of events, the Indian Army has cleared Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier, ending a grueling 17-year legal saga that began with his arrest in the 2008 Malegaon blast case [1][3]. Acquitted last year and backed by the Armed Forces Tribunal, Purohit's story highlights the human cost of delayed justice in military careers [2][5]. This development not only restores his rank but could extend his service until 2028 [7]. ## The Arrest That Changed Everything Purohit, a military intelligence officer, was arrested in November 2008 as the first serving Army officer linked to the Malegaon blasts, spending nearly nine years in custody before Supreme Court bail in 2017. His career stalled amid allegations, even as juniors advanced to Brigadier and Major General. The prolonged trial froze his promotions, leading to a forced retirement notice for March 31, 2026 . ## ...