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IN PHOTOS: BSF constable Purnam Kumar Shaw’s family celebrates his release from Pakistan's custody

Updated On: 15 May, 2025 10:31 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The Pakistan government has repatriated India's Border Security Force Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw amid the India-Pakistan tensions. Reportedly, BSF Constable Purnam Shaw was detained on April 23, 2025, and was repatriated on Wednesday. (Pic/ PTI)

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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari offers sweets to family members of BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw after he was released from Pakistan's custody, at Shaw's residence, in Hooghly district, West Bengal, on Wednesday
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari offers sweets to family members of BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw after he was released from Pakistan's custody, at Shaw's residence, in Hooghly district, West Bengal, on Wednesday
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Shaw was handed over to India, 21 days after being apprehended by Pakistan Rangers along the International Border between the two countries in Punjab

Shaw was handed over to India, 21 days after being apprehended by Pakistan Rangers along the International Border between the two countries in Punjab

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Rajani, wife of BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, during celebration after her husband's release from Pakistan's custody

Rajani, wife of BSF Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, during celebration after her husband's release from Pakistan's custody

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The release of BSF Constable is surely a huge diplomatic win for India

The release of BSF Constable is surely a huge diplomatic win for India

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PK Shaw, the BSF ranger, had accidentally crossed the border during his duty on April 23

PK Shaw, the BSF ranger, had accidentally crossed the border during his duty on April 23

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Since then, Shaw has been in the custody of the Pakistan Rangers, as informed by a statement from the Public Relations Officer of the Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force

Since then, Shaw has been in the custody of the Pakistan Rangers, as informed by a statement from the Public Relations Officer of the Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force

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BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw's wife, left, and mother express their relief after hearing the news of his release from Pakistan's custody, at their residence in Rishra, Hooghly, West Bengal

BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw's wife, left, and mother express their relief after hearing the news of his release from Pakistan's custody, at their residence in Rishra, Hooghly, West Bengal

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