Samant Kumar Goel is an Indian

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working as an

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and is of the IPS cadre. He is the current Chief of the

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, India's foreign intelligence agency. He was appointed as the Chief of

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on 26 June 2019 replacing

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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. Mr. Goel, a recipient of the Police Medals for Gallantry and Meritorious Service, joined the R&AW in 2001. Goel has also served as Chief of Station, Europe Desk and as Chief of Station in London.

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