Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde congratulates Lt Col Purohit for promotion to Brigadier rank

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 11 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit for promotion to the rank of Brigadier.

Recalling his acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, Shinde said that Lt Col Purohit's promotion serves as a 'measure of solace'.

'Heartfelt congratulations to Colonel Purohit, who was implicated in th