In a breakthrough, BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23, was returned to Indian authorities on Wednesday morning. The repatriation, carried out at approximately 10:30 am at the Joint Check Post in Attari, Amritsar, was done according to established diplomatic and military norms and peacefully, the Border Security Force (BSF) affirmed in an official release.
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
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Shaw, of the 182nd Battalion, had been allegedly working near the Ferozepur sector within Punjab when, in error, he crossed into the International Border. He had been in his uniform and with his service rifle at the time. Shaw crossed into Pakistani terrain unknowingly in his movement toward a shaded patch to rest throughout his duty day, according to initial reports.
After almost three weeks in detention, Shaw’s handover was arranged between Pakistani and Indian authorities. Upon his return, security officials are now debriefing him according to standard procedure in such cross-border cases.
This tranquil resolution indicates the significance of keeping open lines of communication between both countries, even in the face of existing tensions.
