Kolkata, May 14 -- Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday hailed the release of BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw after being detained by the Pakistani Rangers for 23 days.

Shaw had mistakenly crossed the border in Punjab on April 23 last.

" Welcome Home, BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw. I am overjoyed that our brave BSF Jawan, Purnam Kumar Shaw, has been safely handed over to India by Pakistan Rangers today at the Joint Check Post in Attari, Amritsar," the Nandigram MLA said on his X handle.

He said the handover was conducted peacefully and by the established protocols. After being in custody since 23 April 2025, his return is a moment of pride and huge relief for the nation, the BJP leader said...