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Pakistan hands over BSF jawan
AMRITSAR [Maha Media]:Pakistan on Wednesday handed over BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, apprehended on April 23, to India via the Attari-Wagah border front in Punjab, the force said.
The constable was handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) by Pakistan Rangers at 10:30 am.
The handover was conducted peacefully and in accordance with established protocols, a BSF spokesperson said.
Purnam Shaw, 40, was detained by Pakistan Rangers after he inadvertently crossed the international border in Punjab’s Ferozepur district on April 23, a day after terrorists killed 26 tourists in Pahalgam in Kashmir.
The family members of Border Security Force constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was released by Pakistan from its custody on Wednesday, expressed immense relief and gratitude to the central government and BSF authorities for securing his return.
The constable, who hails from Rishra in West Bengal’s Hooghly district, was handed over to the BSF by Pakistan Rangers at 10:30 am via the Attari-Wagah border front in Punjab. Shaw was apprehended by the Rangers on April 23 from along the India-Pakistan International Border in Ferozepur district, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack.
“We are very happy today. We thank the central government and the BSF authorities for their efforts in safely bringing him back. The past two weeks have been filled with sleepless nights and uncertainty for us. We were constantly worried about his well-being,” a family member of Shaw told reporters.
BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly after Shaw's release.
“A heartfelt thank you to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for once again proving that under your strong and decisive leadership, no Indian is ever left behind,” Majumdar wrote on his X handle minutes after the development.
“Today, the safe return of BSF jawan Shri Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was in Pakistan's custody since April 23, is not just a moment of relief, it's a victory of India's resolve, diplomacy, and national pride. Your relentless commitment to the nation's security and dignity has ensured justice and honour for our brave soldiers,” he added.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) also welcomed the development. “After days of anxiety and uncertainty, BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw has finally been repatriated,” TMC posted on their X handle.
“ Mamata Banerjee personally reached out to his wife multiple times, offering reassurance and support during the ordeal. We wish Purnam a full recovery from the trauma he endured and hope he finds peace in the embrace of his loved ones,” the post read.
The Chief Minister had been in regular contact with Shaw’s wife, Rajani, and assured her of the state government’s support. Rajani had travelled to Ferozepur to meet BSF officials, who assured her that every effort would be made to secure her husband’s return.
