New Delhi, May 14 -- BSF Constable Purnam Shaw was repatriated to India after an understanding was reached between India and Pakistan on the cessation of hostilities.

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajai Rai welcomed the development, saying, "The Pakistani Army had captured him for a long time. He had to be freed, and today that has finally happened. I extend my good wishes to BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw. He endured a lot during this time, and now, he will finally find peace."

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit also welcomed Shaw's repatriation, "This is a welcome thing. This shows that the ceasefire is having some effect on the ground...Pakistan has an old habit of saying one thing and doing another...Ceasefire is a good step to esta...