From trial to promotion: Colonel Purohit gets Brigadier clearance

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As per existing norms, Colonels retire at the age of 54, while Brigadiers retire at 56, making Purohit eligible for extended service if promoted

Published - April 10, 2026 10:07 pm IST - New Delhi

Lt Col Shrikant Prasad Purohit. File

Lt Col Shrikant Prasad Purohit. File | Photo Credit: PTI

Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case last year, has been cleared for promotion to the rank of Brigadier, sources in the Indian Army confirmed on Friday (April 10, 2026).

His scheduled retirement on March 31, 2026, was put on hold by the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), providing him an opportunity for career progression.

Published - April 10, 2026 10:07 pm IST

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