Particle.news
Download on the App Store
43 ARTICLES
·
yesterday

BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw Repatriated After 21 Days in Pakistani Custody

Captured after an inadvertent border crossing, Shaw's return follows diplomatic efforts and a reciprocal handover of personnel.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw was detained on April 23, 2025, after accidentally crossing into Pakistan during operational duty in Punjab's Ferozepur sector.
  • Shaw was handed over to Indian authorities on May 14, 2025, at the Attari-Wagah border, following 21 days in Pakistani custody.
  • The repatriation was facilitated through consistent flag meetings and communication between the BSF and Pakistan Rangers, enabled by a ceasefire understanding on May 10.
  • India also returned a Pakistani Ranger detained on May 3, completing a reciprocal exchange of border personnel.
  • Shaw is undergoing medical evaluation and debriefing, with reports suggesting he endured sleep deprivation and interrogation during his detention.