Archive · 25 May 2025
BSF Jawan Purnam Shaw's Emotional Homecoming
Purnam Kumar Shaw, a soldier, is back home after being held by Pakistan.
He crossed the border by accident and was taken into custody on April 23rd.
He was released and returned home on May 14th.
His family and the community welcomed him with celebrations.
Shaw said he's happy to be home after the ordeal.
He expressed gratitude for his wife's courage.
BSF jawan Purnam Shaw returned home to Rishra after being held in Pakistan.
Shaw was detained on April 23rd after crossing the border.
He was held captive until his repatriation on May 14th.
Shaw received a warm welcome from family, friends, and neighbors.
Shaw's wife, Rajani, was praised for her courage and efforts.
- Who
- BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw
- What
- Homecoming celebration after being held in Pakistan
- When
- Detained April 23, 2025, repatriated May 14, 2025
- Where
- Rishra, West Bengal
- Why
- Inadvertently crossed the border
- Homecoming Location
- Rishra, West Bengal
- Detainment Date
- April 23, 2025
- Repatriation Date
- May 14, 2025
- Strayed Location
- Ferozepur
- Years of Service
- 17
