BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was in the custody of Pakistan Rangers, was returned to India on Wednesday, May 14. This comes after ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India on May 10. Purnam, who was on duty at the Punjab border had mistakenly strayed into Pakistani territory on April 23. He was detained by the Pakistan Army and had been in their custody since then. An investigation was underway to determine the exact cause of the incident in which Jawan PK Sahu inadvertently crossed the international border. Notably, Pakistan had not been responding because of the ongoing tension after the Pahalgam attack, while India had lodged protest with the Pak Rangers in efforts to bring him back.
The Border Security Force (BSF) informed about Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw’s return on Wednesday . “Today at 1030 hrs Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has been taken back from Pakistan by BSF at Attari – Wagha border. Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan territory, while on operational duty in area of Ferozepur sector on 23rd April 2025 around 1150 hrs and detained by Pak Rangers,” stated BSF in a statement.
Today at 1030 hrs Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has been taken back from Pakistan by BSF at Attari – Wagha border. Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan territory, while on operational duty in area of Ferozepur sector on 23rd April 2025 around 1150… pic.twitter.com/0S1KVrfOSL
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Today BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since 23 April 2025, was handed over to India: BSF
(Pic Source: BSF) pic.twitter.com/TVzagO0AhK
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2025
Earlier on May 11, his wife Rajani Shaw had expressed hope for his return and urged the government to discuss his release immediately during the talks with Pakistan. “Purnam has been held in Pakistan for 18 days now. Although initially we were told that he is well, there have been no reports this week. We are extremely worried about his condition and how he is being treated amidst the hostilities between the two countries,” she told TOI.
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