New Delhi, May 15 -- BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was detained by Pakistan on April 23 safely returns to India on May 14.

He was handed over to Indian authorities at the check post in Attari today.

"Today BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since 23 April 2025, was handed over to India at about 1030 hours through the Joint Check Post Attari, Amritsar. The handover was conducted peacefully and in accordance with established protocols," the Border Security Force said in a statement.

Purnam Kumar Shaw was in his uniform and carrying his service rifle when he crossed into Pakistan. The 40-year-old has been with the BSF for 17 years now. He is from West Bengal's Hooghly.

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