Parag Jain Appointed New Chief of India's RAW Intelligence Agency
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| New RAW Chief | Parag Jain (1989-batch IPS officer, Punjab cadre) appointed as RAW Chief. |
| Outgoing RAW Chief | Ravi Sinha retires on June 30, 2025. |
| Assumption Date | July 1, 2025 (initial tenure: 2 years, extendable). |
| Key Operation | Operation Sindoor--India's response to Pahalgam terror attack (Apr 22, 2025). |
| Pahalgam Attack | 26 civilians killed, linked to Pakistan-backed terror groups. |
| Operation Sindoor Outcome | Precision strikes in PoK, ceasefire reached on May 10, 2025. |
| Jain's Role in Operation | Crucial in intelligence coordination for Operation Sindoor. |
| Previous RAW Posting | Served 20+ years in RAW, specializing in Pakistan desk, terror financing, and counter-terror intelligence. |
| Overseas Assignments | Posted in Sri Lanka and Canada (tracked Khalistani terror modules). |
| Immediate Prior Role | Headed Aviation Research Centre (ARC)--oversaw aerial surveillance, signal interception, and satellite imagery. |
| Strategic Focus | Tech-enabled intelligence, Pakistan's covert strategies, diaspora extremism. |