Samant Goel
Samant Goel | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing | |
| Assuming office 29 June 2019 | |
| Succeeding | Anil Dhasmana |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
Samant Kumar Goel is an Indian Intelligence Officer and a civil servant. He is the current Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing, India's foreign intelligence service. He was appointed as the Chief of R&AW on 26 June 2019 replacing Anil Dhasmana.[1]
Biography
Mr. 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.[2]
Mr. Goel has also served as Chief of Station in London.[3]
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.
- ^ "Balakot air strike planner named by government as R&AW chief". The Hindu. 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Trial of 'R&AW Agent' in German Court Casts Spotlight on India's Secret War Against Khalistan Terror in Europe". News18. Retrieved 19 May 2019.