'He's safe, likely to return soon': Pregnant wife of BSF jawan in Pakistan custody returns to Kolkata after assurance

RISHRA : Rajani Shaw , wife of BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw , who is currently detained in Pakistan, travelled from her home in Rishra to Pathankot on Monday seeking clarity on her husband’s condition and efforts for his return.

She later flew back to Kolkata from Amritsar after BSF officers assured her that staying on the ground would not serve any additional purpose and that the force was doing everything possible to secure Purnam's early release.

Purnam was detained by Pakistan Rangers last Wednesday after he inadvertently crossed the border.

Before boarding an IndiGo flight to Kolkata from Amritsar, Rajani told TOI that she was satisfied with her meeting with the commanding officer in Firozpur .

"The officer told me that talks with Pakistan Rangers was underway and a resolution appeared to be on the horizon," she said, adding that she had been assured her husband was safe and likely to return soon.

The BSF arranged for Rajani’s travel from Firozpur to Amritsar, along with her son, sisters, and brother-in-law. She had initially travelled to Pathankot and then to Firozpur in search of answers about her husband’s repatriation.

On Wednesday, BSF officials had indicated to her that some positive news could emerge in the next couple of days, hinting that Purnam might soon be handed over by the Pakistan Rangers. A day earlier, Rajani had been distressed after learning that a scheduled flag meeting between the two countries’ security forces had been cancelled.