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Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Purohit to rejoin Army
22 Aug 2017
After eight years in prison, Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit was granted bail in the 2008 Malegaon blast case by the Supreme Court, which "set aside" a Bombay HC order.
Purohit would rejoin the Army after his release; however, he would be under "open arrest" as his suspension isn't revoked.
He would be kept under watch, confined to one unit with his free movement restricted.
No restrictions if his suspension is revoked: Army sources
Restrictions
The Army would reportedly study the SC order granting Purohit a conditional bail and finalize its decision on whether to revoke his suspension.
According to Defence Service Regulations (DSRs), suspended soldiers are subject to the same restrictions as those under "open arrest".
Though rules require such officers to wear the uniform, Purohit, under suspension, may be permitted to wear civilian clothes.
Indian Army Southern Command officer's statement
Fact
"Lt Col Purohit will join an Army unit. Because there is ongoing litigation, there will be certain restrictions, and he will not be given any active duty. There will be issues about his rank, the promotions he has missed and the unit of his posting."
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