India and Pakistan Conduct Prisoner Exchange at Wagah Border

In a significant diplomatic gesture, India and Pakistan exchanged one prisoner each at the Wagah-Attari border. Muhammadullah, a member of the Pakistan Rangers, was handed over to Pakistani officials after inadvertently crossing into India. In return, Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw of the BSF, who had crossed into Pakistan, was returned to India. This exchange underscores the ongoing interactions between the two nations amidst heightened security measures.
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India and Pakistan Conduct Prisoner Exchange at Wagah Border

Prisoner Exchange Between India and Pakistan


Lahore: On Wednesday, officials confirmed that India and Pakistan successfully exchanged one prisoner each at the Wagah-Attari border. The Border Security Force (BSF) transferred Muhammadullah, a member of the Pakistan Rangers, to Pakistani authorities this morning.


Reports from state media indicate that Muhammadullah accidentally crossed into Indian territory, leading to his detention by the BSF.


In return, Constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, a BSF officer who had crossed the border into Kasur district in late April, was handed over to Indian officials at the Wagah border. The entire exchange was conducted under strict security measures.


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