Pakistan hands over BSF jawan apprehended on April 23

Purnam Kumar Shaw, the Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, who had strayed into Pakistan’s territory and was detained by Pakistan Rangers, was handed over to India at the Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post here today.

He had been in the custody of the Pakistan rangers since April 23 when he inadvertently crossed over to Paksitan’s territory.

“Today, BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw was handed over to India at 10.30 am through the Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post here,” confirmed BSF spokesman, while adding that the handover was conducted peacefully and in accordance with established protocols.

Shaw, who was deputed on ‘Kisan Guard’ duty near the Jalloke border outpost on the Indo-Pak border, had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan’s territory. Initially, requests by the BSF regarding a flag meeting were put down by Pakistan Rangers.

BSF’s 182 Battalion deputed in the area had moved to another location a few days ago and the jawan was part of an advance team of the regiment replacing it. He was not familiar with the location.

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