Amritsar: Border Security (BSF) soldier Purnam Kumar Shaw, who accidentally crossed the International Border last month, was handed over to Indian authorities at the Attari Border in Punjab's Amritsar. It brought a sigh of relief to Shaw's family. The BSF jawan's wife, Rajini, praised Prime Minister Narendra after Shaw returned to India.
"Modi ji hain toh sab cheez possible hai (Everything is possible if there is PM Modi). When the Pahalgam attack occurred on 22nd April, he avenged everyone's 'suhag' within 15-20 days through #OperationSindoor. 4-5 days later, he brought back my 'suhag'. So, I would like to fold my hands and extend heartfelt gratitude," Rajini told ANI.
After returning to India, Shaw spoke to his wife via video call. "I am very happy today. We received a call from an officer in the morning...My husband also video-called me. He is physically fit. He told me to not be tense, that he is fine, and that he would call me at 3 pm...I spoke with her (CM) 3-4 days back, she told me to not be tense and that my husband would be back this week. She too was speaking with the BSF officers," the BSF jawan's wife said.
Statement Of BSF Jawan's Wife:
Rajini said that the entire nation was standing with her at the time of need. "I had everyone's support, the entire country was standing with me. So, thank you to everyone with folded hands - my husband could return to India due to all of you," she stated.
The family of BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw spoke to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over phone.
Shaw's was handed over to the Indian authorities at around 10:30 am at the Attari border in Punjab's Amritsar. The development came days after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire following a four-day military conflict.
A day after the Pahalgam terror attack, Shaw was detained by Pakistan Rangers as he accidentally crossed the Punjab border on April 23 was accompanying farmers in Ferozepur district. He is a constable of the 182nd battalion of the BSF. The jawan was in uniform and carried his service rifle when he was detained by Pakistani Rangers.
"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," the BSF said in a statement.
"With the consistent efforts of BSF through regular flag meetings with Pakistan Rangers and through other communication channels, repatriation of BSF Constable has become possible," it added.
The BSF jawan's return was reportedly delayed due to the simmering tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
