Purohit's Grand Welcome: Celebrations in Pune as Acquittals in Malegaon Case Conclude

Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit was greeted with a grand celebration upon his return to Pune after being acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case. The special court in Mumbai cleared Purohit and six others, citing insufficient evidence nearly 17 years after the tragic event that claimed six lives.

A jubilant procession marked Purohit's return as friends, family, and supporters gathered outside his residence in Pune. Purohit, accompanied by his wife, rode in an open jeep with traditional 'dhol-tasha' drums providing rhythm to the festivities. Slogans of 'Jai Shree Ram' and cheers for Sanatan dharm resonated among the crowd.

Addressing those who came to celebrate, Purohit expressed gratitude for the warm reception, reflecting on the prolonged legal ordeal. The court's judgement emphasized the lack of cogent evidence and highlighted several investigation flaws, granting the accused the benefit of doubt in what has been a long-standing legal battle.

(With inputs from agencies.)