| Samant Goel | |
| Order: | Secretary of the Research & Analysis Wing |
| Predecessor: | Anil Dhasmana |
| Successor: | Ravi Sinha |
| Birth Date: | 1960 5, df=yes [1] |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Term Start: | 29 June 2019 |
| Term End: | 30 June 2023 |
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. 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]