Samant Goel
Samant Kumar Goel is an Indian civil servant working as an intelligence officer and is of the IPS cadre. He is the current Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing, India's foreign intelligence agency. He was appointed as the Chief of R&AW on 26 June 2019 replacing Anil Dhasmana.[1] In June 2022, his tenure as Secretary, R&AW was extended upto 30th June, 2023.[2]
Samant Goel | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing | |
| Assumed office 29 June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Anil Dhasmana |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
Biography
Goel, who belongs to the Punjab cadre, was involved in the planning of the Balakot air strike and played an important role in checking militancy in Punjab. Mr. Goel, a recipient of the Police Medals for Gallantry and Meritorious Service, joined the R&AW in 2001.[3]
Goel has also served as Chief of Station, Europe Desk and as Chief of Station in London.[4]
References
- "Balakot strategist Samant Goel is new R&AW chief, Kashmir expert Arvind Kumar IB director". India Today. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- Notification dated 24th June 2022, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
- "Balakot air strike planner named by government as R&AW chief". The Hindu. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- "Trial of 'R&AW Agent' in German Court Casts Spotlight on India's Secret War Against Khalistan Terror in Europe". News18. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
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