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Efforts on to get BSF jawan's release from Pakistani rangers : Sukanta

Kolkata, Apr 25 (UNI) Union minister Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday assured the family members of a BSF jawan, detained by the Pakistani Ranger after accidentally crossing the border on Wednesday, that every effort was being taken to get his release at the earliest.
The Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, Purnab Kumar Shaw, was detained by Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday after he accidentally crossed the zero line in the Ferozepur sector, officials said on Thursday.
"Today, I spoke directly with his family and assured them that they are not alone. The Government of India stands firmly with them. The Central Government is making every possible effort, both diplomatically and administratively, to bring this courageous soldier back to his homeland," Majumdar said in his X handle.
"We do not fear intimidation from anyone. India stands resolutely beside every brave soldier. No one has the power to weaken our nation. Every child of Bharat Mata is our pride, and we remain unwavering in our commitment to protect their honour. Jai Hind! Bharat Mata ki Jai!" the union minister said.
The BSF Constable Shaw is the resident of Rishra in the Hooghly district.
Shaw’s wife Rajni appealed to the West Bengal government and the Centre to ensure her husband’s safe return.
“I came to know from one of his colleagues who just informed me that he has been held by Pakistani Rangers and that flag meetings were going on to bring him back. I would appeal to the state and Union government to ensure that my husband returns home safely at the earliest,” she told media today.
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