LAHORE: Pakistan and India on Wednesday carried out a prisoner exchange at the Wagah-Attari border post, security sources said.
According to the sources, Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel Pranam Kumar Shah was handed over to Indian authorities by Pakistani officials. In return, Punjab Rangers’ Mohammadullah was handed over to Pakistani authorities.
The exchange was carried out at the Wagah-Attari post as confirmed by security sources.
Purnam Kumar was apprehended on April 23, 2025, after he unintentionally crossed into Pakistani territory in the Ganda Singh Wala/Ferozepur sector.
Following the incident, Pakistani authorities completed all legal and security formalities, after which Kumar was officially repatriated today at the Wagah/Attari border.
In a statement issued by the Indian Border Security Force, it was confirmed that Pakistan Rangers safely handed over Purnam Kumar to Indian officials.
Indian authorities have welcomed the move and described it as a positive gesture.
Sources confirmed that one prisoner from each side was exchanged at the Wagah-Attari border post today. Purnam Kumar was returned to Indian authorities, while Muhammad Ullah of the Punjab Rangers was handed over to Pakistani officials.
This development comes at a time when relations between the two countries remain tense. The borders remain closed, and diplomatic ties have been strained following recent limited military skirmishes between the two nations.
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It is worth noting that following the ceasefire understanding between the two countries, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) had made contact on May 12 and agreed to maintain the ceasefire.
