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 | (1960-05-13) 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.34
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. 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
References
- "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.