Indian Army clears Lt Col Purohit's promotion to Brigadier after acquittal in Malegaon blast case

Months after Lt Colonel Shrikant Purohit's acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the Indian Army has cleared his promotion to the rank of Brigadier, according to reports. Last month, the Armed Forces Tribunal had stayed his retirement due on March 31, pending a decision on his statutory complaint on promotion and service benefits.