Samant Goel

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]

Samant Goel
Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing
Assuming office
29 June 2019
SucceedingAnil Dhasmana
Personal details
NationalityIndian

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]

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gollark: Oh yes, that is true actually.
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gollark: I'm not even utterly sure if I want to go to Oxford (or Imperial) since they apparently are very hard work, and many of my useful* skills come from having had lots of free time to do whatever.

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