BSF jawan detained by Pakistan a month in the past returns residence to a hero’s welcome-OxBig News Network

Homecoming: Hundreds had gathered on the Howrah railway station to obtain P.Okay. Shaw on May 23 afternoon.
| Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI

Purnam Kumar Shaw, the Border Security Force (BSF) jawan who was repatriated to India on May 14 after spending over 20 days within the custody of Pakistan Rangers, returned to his residence in West Bengal on Friday (May 23, 2025).

Hundreds 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 practice within the afternoon.

Many jostled to get a glimpse of Mr. Shaw, who was returning residence 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 lifeless. He had inadvertently strayed throughout the worldwide border and entered the neighbouring nation’s territory whereas on obligation 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 received 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),” stated Ms. Rajni, including that she needs to overlook her husband’s detention as a horrible dream and transfer on with planning the delivery of their baby.