Massive Diplomatic Win For India: BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw Handed Over After 22 Days in Pakistan Custody

BREAKING: In a huge diplomatic win for India, BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23, 2025, was handed over to the Indian authorities at approximately 10:30 AM through the Joint Check Post Attari, Amritsar. The handover was conducted peacefully and in accordance with established protocols, a statement by BSF informed. 

Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw of the 182nd Battalion inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan territory, while on operational duty in area of Ferozepur sector at around 11.50 AM and was detained by Pakistan Rangers a day after the Pahalgam terror attack.

With consistent efforts of BSF through regular flag meetings with Pakistan Rangers and through other communication channels, the repatriation of BSF Constable has become possible," the BSF statement read. 

The family of BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw thanked the central government ensuring his safe return to India. ‘Great relief for us,’ they said.

“We are so anxious about the well-being of our son in the last 22 days. We are very happy today,” the mother of Purnam Kumar Shaw told Republic Bangla. 

His detention had caused deep concern for his family, particularly his wife Rajani Shaw, who is currently expecting a child. Rajani, accompanied by her son, two sisters, and brother-in-law, travelled to Pathankot from Rishra in West Bengal and then to Ferozepur to seek information about her husband’s condition. After meeting with the commanding officer there, she had expressed hope, stating that she had been assured of good news soon, as efforts for her husband's release were being pursued at the highest levels.