ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Ferozepur
Might 11, 2025 10:58 PM IST
The spouse of BSF constable Purnam Kumar Shaw stated that the authorities have advised her that her husband is secure, in good well being, and has not been mistreated throughout his time in Pakistani custody
The ceasefire between India and Pakistan has raised the hopes of Border Safety Power (BSF) constable Purnam Kumar Shaw’s launch from Pakistan custody.
Border Safety Power (BSF) constable Purnab Kumar Shaw (HT Picture)
Shaw, 40, deployed with the twenty fourth Battalion in Ferozepur sector had inadvertently crossed the worldwide border on April 23 and was subsequently taken into custody by Pakistan Rangers.
He was a part of a ‘kisan guard’ staff assigned to guard farmers working close to the border fence.
In a telephonic dialog with Hindustan Instances on Sunday night, Rajani, Shaw’s spouse, expressed cautious optimism concerning 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 release will be part of the agenda in discussions between India and Pakistan on Monday. I have high hopes that he will return soon in exchange for the Pakistani Ranger currently in BSF custody in Rajasthan,” she stated. Shaw hails from Rishra in Hooghly district of West Bengal.
She additional confirmed that authorities have knowledgeable her that her husband is secure, in good well being, and has not been mistreated throughout his time in Pakistani custody.
“A week has passed since the BSF apprehended a Pakistani Ranger from Indian territory near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan. However, Pakistan has neither requested a flag meeting nor sought his release. With the ceasefire now in effect, we hope positive developments will follow soon,” stated a senior BSF official aware of the matter, on situation of anonymity.
He added, “Such inadvertent crossings have occurred in the past and were usually resolved quickly. But the situation is different this time due to heightened tensions following the recent terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Pakistan has remained silent despite three flag meetings held so far.”
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