Samant Goel

Samant Goel
Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing
In office
29 June 2019 – 30 June 2023
Preceded byAnil Dhasmana
Succeeded byRavi Sinha
Personal details
Born (1960-05-13) 13 May 1960 (age 64) [1]
NationalityIndian

Samant Kumar Goel is a retired Indian civil servant, intelligence officer, who served as the Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing.[2] He was appointed as secretary on 26 June 2019, succeeding Anil Dhasmana.[3][4]

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

  1. ^ "IPS : Query Result(s)". dtf.in. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  2. ^ "IPS officer Ravi Sinha appointed new R&AW chief, to succeed Samant Goel". Hindustan Times. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Balakot strategist Samant Goel is new R&AW chief, Kashmir expert Arvind Kumar IB director". India Today. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  4. ^ Notification dated 24th June 2022, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
  5. ^ "Balakot air strike planner named by government as R&AW chief". The Hindu. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  6. ^ "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 Secretary, R&AW
29 June 2019 – present 		Succeeded by