Purnam Kumar Shaw, the Border Safety Pressure (BSF) jawan who was repatriated to India on Could 14 after spending over 20 days within the custody of Pakistan Rangers, returned to his dwelling in West Bengal on Friday (Could 23, 2025).
Lots of of individuals, together with members of the his household who had gathered on the Howrah railway station, cheered and waved the Tricolour as he alighted from a prepare within the afternoon.
Many jostled to get a glimpse of Mr. Shaw, who was returning dwelling precisely a month after his detention.
The jawan from BSF’s twenty fourth Battalion was detained by Pakistani forces on April 23, a day after the Pahalgam terror assault, which left 26 individuals useless. He had inadvertently strayed throughout the worldwide border and entered the neighbouring nation’s territory whereas on responsibility in Ferozepur, Punjab.
“It is all because of your blessings and good wishes that I have been able to come back,” Mr. Shaw informed mediapersons. He was escorted out of the station by police personnel.
“This is like a second life for me,” he informed reporters after assembly his relations and pregnant spouse, Rajni, who had been working a marketing campaign to push for his launch.
The jawan’s home in Hooghly’s Rishra city was decked up for a grand welcome whereas the neighbourhood was stuffed with banners and posters extolling his bravery.
The household provided prayers, following which Mr. Shaw bought an opportunity to relish his favorite delicacies.
‘Looking forward to baby’
“Entire Rishra is decorated. It is like Deepavali for us, and Purnam, like Lord Ram, who is coming back after vanvaas (exile),” mentioned Ms. Rajni, including that she needs to overlook her husband’s detention as a horrible dream and transfer on with planning the start of their baby.
Printed – Could 24, 2025 05:17 am IST
