Mumbai: Lt Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, 53, has officially been promoted to the rank of Colonel, marking a long-awaited milestone in his career that was frozen for nearly 17 years due to the Discipline and Vigilance (DV) ban imposed after his arrest in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The promotion comes following his acquittal in July and the Army’s decision to formally lift the ban that had stalled his professional progression for over a decade and a half. Purohit is currently attached to the Army's Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa (MG&G) Area.

The DV ban, imposed in 2008, had denied Purohit rightful promotions, postings, and honours despite his eligibility. His name was kept out of consideration by the Army's Selection Board for years. Senior officials confirmed that the Southern Command

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