Pakistan releases captured Indian constable held for over 3 weeks: BSF

Indian Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since April 23, was handed over to India today, according to India's Border Security Forces (BSF).

The jawan had "inadvertently crossed over into Pakistan territory while on operational duty" in the Ferozpur sector on April 23, and was detained by Pakistani forces, according to a statement by BSF.

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The handover of the jawan took place at the Attari-Wagah border, BSF said. The repatriation of the constable was possible through "regular flag meetings with Pakistan rangers and through other communication channels," the Indian forces added.

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On May 7, India launched 'Operation Sindoor', striking 9 sites in Pakistan targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure. The strikes followed an April 22 militant attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that killed 26; India blamed Pakistan, which denied involvement.

Amid escalating tensions, Pakistan launched 'Operation Bunyanun Marsoos' on May 10, targeting multiple bases, including a missile storage site in northern India. On the same day, the two countries agreed to a full ceasefire, starting from 5pm IST.