Samant Goel | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing | |
| In office 29 June 2019 – 30 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Anil Dhasmana |
| Succeeded by | Ravi Sinha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1960 [1] |
Samant Kumar Goel is a former spymaster and a retired 1984 batch Indian Police Service officer (IPS) from Punjab cadre who served as the Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing.[2] He was appointed as secretary on 26 June 2019, succeeding Anil Dhasmana.[3][4]
Biography[edit | edit source]
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. He is a recipient of the Police Medals for Gallantry and Meritorious Service, and joined the R&AW in 2001.[5]
Goel has also served as Chief of Station, Europe Desk and as Chief of Station in London.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "IPS : Query Result(s)". dtf.in. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ↑ "IPS officer Ravi Sinha appointed new R&AW chief, to succeed Samant Goel". Hindustan Times. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ↑ "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.
| Preceded by Anil Dhasmana |
Secretary, R&AW 29 June 2019 – present |
Succeeded by Ravi Sinha |