BSF Jawan Purnam Shaw's First Reaction After Returning Home In Kolkata From Pakistan Custody
BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who was in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since 23 April 2025 and was later released on May 14th, arrives in Kolkata. Purnam Kumar Shaw was part of the BSF's 'Kisan Guard' and was deployed to protect Indian farmers posted in Punjab's Firozpur when he crossed the border inadvertently on April 23. Shaw says, 'It's all your blessings that I am back in my country.'#purnamkumarshaw #purnamshaw #howrah #pakistan #bsf #pakistanrangers #indianarmy #bordersecurity #homecoming #indiapakistan #kisanguard #firozpur #kolkata #toi #toibharat
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