67-year-old Singh, who was pardoned by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf after being convicted on espionage charges, reached the Indian side at 12:45 pm after a lingering farewell by Pakistan Human Rights Minister Ansar Burney and officials.

Immediately after crossing over, white bearded and bald Singh was taken to a conference hall of the BSF where he met his family members including his 65-year-old wife Paramjit Kaur, who was camping in Amritsar since Friday last.

As he arrived at the Wagah border, the former Punjab police constable said "I have no wishes left. I have got everything now. I thank President Pervez Musharraf and Human Rights Minister Ansar Burney".

Singh, who was only 32-years-old when he was arrested in Rawalpindi, said, "A new life has begun for me and I am grateful to the people of Pakistan and to the Pakistani government."

Singh said he would want to go back to Pakistan, this time on a valid Indian passport, to lay a 'chadar' at the shrine of Baba Farid.

Struggling to control her emotions, Paramjit Kaur said it was the happiest moment of her life. "I am very happy today".