But the hero of the day was a little confused as he could not recognise anyone in his village, not even his grandchildren. He also failed to recognise his house. When the people accompanying him told him that he had reached his village, all he said was, “Achha, assin pind pahunch gaye.”

The moment he alighted from the vehicle, a huge crowd ran towards him, giving security men a tough time.

Everyone wanted to have a glimpse of him and tried hard to get close to him, leaving him bewildered.

Later, talking to mediapersons, he said he was feeling great after seeing his village after 35 years. He said he had never imagined he would be welcomed like this and everything seemed like a dream. He was then taken to the village temple and gurdwara before he reached his house.

He also said that other prisoners like him in both countries should be released if they have completed their sentences.

On asking what next, he said he will think it over.