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.