New Delhi [India], May 14 : Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Wednesday welcomed the Pakistani government's decision to repatriate Border Security Force Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was captured on April 21.
Speaking about the return of the Jawan, Sandeep Dikshit said that this decision shows the ceasefire is having some effect on the ground.
Speaking with ANI, Sandeep Dikshit said, "This is a welcome thing. This shows that the ceasefire is having some effect on the ground...Pakistan has an old habit of saying one thing and doing another...Ceasefire is a good step to establish peace between the two countries."
Additionally, Defence expert Lt Gen Sanjay Kulkarni (Retd.) said that this decision should only be looked as a humanitarian gesture.
Speaking with ANI Lt Gen Kulkarni (Retd.) said, " Under humanitarian gestures, the soldiers who inadvertently cross the border during duty are returned to their respective countries. This should be looked at only in this context."
Meanwhile, the family of the BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw expressed gratitude towards all those who extended a helping hand during his capture.
Bhola Shaw, father of the BSF jawan, said that now that his son has returned, he must continue to protect his country.
"On the 24th day, the government (centre and state) brought my son back from Pakistan. I thank all of them. I want my son to continue protecting his country. I would appreciate PM Modi for Operation Sindoor," he added.
Rajni Shaw, wife of the now repatriated BSF jawan, informed that she had a conversation with her husband over video call after nearly 22 days and said, "I talked to him over video call after 22 days. I couldn't recognise him, given his beard had grown."
The Pakistan government has repatriated India's Border Security Force Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw. The BSF Constable had accidentally crossed the border during his duty on April 23 and had been in the custody of the Pakistan Rangers, a statement from the Public Relations Officer, Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force said.
According to the BSF statement release, "Today at 1030 hrs Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw has been taken back from Pakistan by BSF at Attari-Wagha border. Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw had inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan territory, while on operational duty in the Ferozepur sector on 23rd April 2025, around 1150 hrs and was detained by Pak Rangers. With the consistent efforts of BSF through regular flag meetings with Pakistan Rangers and through other communication channels, the repatriation of BSF Constable has become possible."