Ferozepur, May 11 -- The ceasefire between India and Pakistan has raised the hopes of Border Security Force (BSF) constable Purnam Kumar Shaw's release from Pakistan custody.

Shaw, 40, deployed with the 24th Battalion in Ferozepur sector had inadvertently crossed the international border on April 23 and was subsequently taken into custody by Pakistan Rangers.

He was part of a 'kisan guard' team assigned to protect farmers working near the border fence.

In a telephonic conversation with Hindustan Times on Sunday evening, Rajani, Shaw's wife, expressed cautious optimism regarding her husband's return amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.

"Today, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee called me and said that the issue of my husband's rele...