Samant Goel | |
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Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing | |
In office 29 June 2019 – 30 June 2023 | |
Preceded by | Anil Dhasmana |
Succeeded by | Ravi Sinha |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] | 13 May 1960
Nationality | Indian |
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]
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.[5]
Goel has also served as Chief of Station, Europe Desk and as Chief of Station in London.[6]