Amritsar: Pakistan returns BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was captured by Pakistan Rangers on April 23. He was handed over to India at 10.30 am today through the Joint Check Post Attari.
In a press release issued by BSF, it was said that Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has been taken back from Pakistan. The release said, “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 was detained by Pak Rangers.”
The release further added that repatriation of the constable was due to regular meetings and other communication channels. “With the consistent efforts of BSF through regular flag meetings with Pakistan Rangers and through other communication channels, the repatriation of BSF Constable has become possible”, it concluded.