‘Can’t believe it’: Bengal family celebrates as Pakistan hands over BSF jawan Purnam Shaw to India
Amid the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, a wave of immense relief swept through the family of BSF jawan Purnam Shaw. On Tuesday morning, Bholenath Shaw, Purnam’s father, received official confirmation from BSF Headquarters that his son had been released by Pakistan on Wednesday morning at 10.30 am.
“I couldn’t believe it. Last evening at 7.30 pm, we were informed about his release,” Bholenath told The Indian Express over the phone from his residence in Rishra, Hooghly. “I want to thank the Indian Government, our Chief Minister, state leaders, and God for his release.”
Purnam Shaw returned to India through the Attari-Wagah border on Wednesday evening. His father said Purnam is currently undergoing medical examinations and will be debriefed about his time in Pakistan before fina...