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Armed Forces Tribunal stays retirement of Colonel Purohit in blast case

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India's Armed Forces Tribunal halted the retirement of Colonel Shrikant Purohit, who was acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Purohit had approached the tribunal seeking to continue his military service.

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Armed Forces Tribunal stays retirement of Colonel Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case
Purohit had approached the tribunal seeking promotion to the ranks of Colonel and Brigadier, arguing that his career progression was stalled due to his arrest and prolonged trial in the Malegaon blast case
The Hindu NationalMarch 17, 2026 at 09:04 PM UTC

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