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Who is Parag Jain, upcoming RAW chief and the brain behind Operation Sindoor?
Renowned in intelligence circles as a 'super sleuth,' Parag Jain assumes the top role at RAW with a reputation for skillfully integrating human intelligence (HUMINT) with technical intelligence (TECHINT) read more Parag Jain, a 1989-batch Punjab cadre IPS officer, will take over as R&AW chief from July 1 The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 28) appointed Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer of Punjab cadre, as the next Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). He will lead India's premier intelligence agency for next two years starting July 1, succeeding incumbent chief Ravi Sinha. Renowned in intelligence circles as a 'super sleuth,' Jain assumes the top role with a reputation for skillfully integrating human intelligence (HUMINT) with technical intelligence (TECHINT), a combination officials credit for the success of numerous high-stakes operations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Played key role in Op Sindoor Among his most notable recent achievements was his leadership in Operation Sindoor , where his intelligence inputs facilitated precise missile strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. While the initial missile hits may have taken few minutes, the intelligence-based groundwork took years to piece together critical information. Parag Jain's extensive field experience in Jammu and Kashmir, one of India's most complex security regions, is expected to bolster his leadership as India navigates a volatile global security landscape. Experience Senior officials describe Jain as methodical and discreet, with a career marked by key roles. On January 1, 2021, he was promoted to Director General of Police (DGP) in Punjab, though serving on central deputation, he received only notional benefits. Jain played a significant operational role during Punjab's terrorism period, serving in Bhatinda, Mansa, Hoshiarpur, as SSP Chandigarh, and DIG Ludhiana. He also handled Pakistan-related operations for India's external intelligence agency, with tenures in Jammu and Kashmir during the abrogation of Article 370 and Operation Balakote. A low-profile officer, Jain represented India in Canada and Sri Lanka. While posted in Canada, he actively countered the Khalistan ecosystem, repeatedly warning Delhi of its growing threat. Challenges As Parag Jain succeeds Ravi Sinha on Monday, India's external intelligence agency faces calls for a revamp, having been criticised for its handling of the Maldives and Bangladesh crises over the past two years. The inability to foresee the brutal attack in Pahalgam on April 22 further raised significant concerns, especially given the Pakistan Army chief's inflammatory anti-Hindu rhetoric and his assertion that Kashmir is Pakistan's 'jugular vein.' With Asim Munir's elevation to Field Marshal and his prioritisation of cross-border terrorism against India, the role of RAW becomes critical in countering these heightened threats.
Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Parag Jain, the new RAW chief and key brain behind Operation Sindoor?
The Centre has selected Parag Jain , a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, as the incoming chief of the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), India's premier external intelligence agency. He succeeds Ravi Sinha, with his two-year term set to begin on July 1, 2025 and run through June 30, 2027 Operation Sindoor veteran Currently heading the Aviation Research Centre, Jain played a pivotal role in the audacious Operation Sindoor, which leveraged advanced aerial surveys and satellite intelligence to conduct precision strikes on terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, said a ToI report. Security experience in conflict zones As per reports, his counter-terror credentials date back to his time in Punjab during its militancy period, where he served in districts including Bathinda, Mansa, Hoshiarpur, and later held leadership assignments such as SSP Chandigarh and DIG Ludhiana. External postings and diplomatic intelligence Jain has been trusted with sensitive diplomatic intelligence roles abroad, representing India in Canada—where he actively countered extremist networks—and Sri Lanka, as per media reports. J&K operations He has served in Jammu & Kashmir during critical operations, including the abrogation of Article 370 and Operation Balakot, contributing to India's counter-terrorism framework in the region Live Events
India.com
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Meet Parag Jain who is new RAW Chief, is IPS officer, played key role in…., also known as…
Home News Meet Parag Jain who is new RAW Chief, is IPS officer, played key role in…., also known as… Meet Parag Jain who is new RAW Chief, is IPS officer, played key role in…., also known as… Parag Jain who has been appointed as new R&AW chief will hold the office from July 1 for two years. He will be replacing Ravi Sinha. Meet Parag Jain who is new RAW Chief, is IPS officer, played key role in.... Senior IPS officer Parag Jain as the next Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's external intelligence agency. He also played an important part in Operation Sindoor, where intelligence inputs under his leadership enabled precision missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Who is Parag Jain? Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, will take charge on July 1 for a fixed term of two years, replacing incumbent chief Ravi Sinha, whose tenure will end on June 30. Known within intelligence circles as a 'super sleuth', Jain brings to the top post a reputation for effectively combining human intelligence (HUMINT) with technical intelligence (TECHINT), a mix that officials say has been crucial to several high-stakes operations. Jain specializes in… Jain's extensive experience on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir has always held him in high regard. Described by senior officials as methodical and discreet, Jain has held several key roles throughout his career. He was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) in Punjab on January 1, 2021, though he was then serving on central deputation and thus received only notional benefits. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest India News on
India Today
an hour ago
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- India Today
Parag Jain, IPS officer who played key role in Op Sindoor, is new R&AW chief
The Narendra Modi government on Saturday named senior IPS officer Parag Jain as the next Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's external intelligence agency. Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, will take charge on July 1 for a fixed term of two years, replacing incumbent chief Ravi Sinha, whose tenure will end on June within intelligence circles as a 'super sleuth', Jain brings to the top post a reputation for effectively combining human intelligence (HUMINT) with technical intelligence (TECHINT), a mix that officials say has been crucial to several high-stakes of his most lauded contributions in recent years was during Operation Sindoor, where intelligence inputs under his leadership enabled precision missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. While the missile hits took minutes, insiders stressed that years of groundwork and painstaking network-building made such pinpoint targeting extensive experience on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir, one of India's most challenging security theatres, is also expected to weigh in his favour as the country navigates an increasingly volatile global security by senior officials as methodical and discreet, Jain has held several key roles throughout his career. He was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) in Punjab on January 1, 2021, though he was then serving on central deputation and thus received only notional was also empanelled to hold posts equivalent to a central DGP, underlining his credentials for leadership in the national intelligence framework. Jain has previously represented India in Canada and Sri Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared his name on June 28, ending speculation over who would succeed Ravi Sinha, whose tenure was considered relatively low-profile.- Ends
Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
Pakistan starts rebuilding terror launchpads destroyed in Operation Sindoor with ISI support: Report
Pakistan has begun rebuilding terrorist launchpads and training camps that were destroyed during India's precision military strikes under Operation Sindoor in May, NDTV said in an exclusive report citing top intelligence sources. The reconstruction is reportedly backed by the Pakistani military, its intelligence agency ISI, and the interim government. According to the report, Pakistan is setting up small, high-tech terror facilities in forested areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to evade Indian surveillance and future strikes. These facilities are being equipped with technologies designed to mask thermal, radar, and satellite signatures. ET Online has not independently verified the report. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book 3 & 4 BHK apartments from 4.65 Cr* in Sec 22, Gurugram Ambience Creacions, Gurugram Learn More Undo Terror camps being rebuilt across PoK The report stated that reconstruction efforts are underway at several locations previously hit by Indian strikes, including Luni, Putwal, Tipu Post, Jamil Post, Umranwali, Chaprar Forward, Chhota Chak, and Janglora. New sites are being built in areas such as Kel, Sardi, Dudhnial, Athmuqam, Jura, Lipa, Pachiban, Kahuta, Kotli, Khuiratta, Mandhar, Nikail, Chamankot, and Jankote locations chosen for their difficult terrain and thick vegetation. To reduce vulnerability, Pakistan's ISI has allegedly dispersed training across smaller camps, each housing fewer than 200 terrorists, the report said. These mini-camps are said to be guarded by specially trained Pakistan Army units and fitted with advanced surveillance tools, including thermal sensors and anti-drone systems. Live Events ISI-terror group nexus active According to intelligence sources cited by NDTV, Indian agencies intercepted communications indicating a recent high-level meeting in Bahawalpur, attended by senior commanders of Jaish-e-Mohammed , Lashkar-e-Taiba , Hizbul Mujahideen , and The Resistance Front, along with ISI officials. Bahawalpur, the JeM headquarters, was a major target in Operation Sindoor. The meeting reportedly focused on rebuilding terror infrastructure, reassigning leadership roles, and accelerating recruitment efforts in Pakistan and Kashmir. NDTV also accessed footage showing condolence events for terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor, with masked armed men providing security. International aid allegedly misused Citing unnamed sources, the report said that part of Pakistan's international financial aid from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) is allegedly being diverted to finance the reconstitution of these terror camps. Pakistan has secured a USD 350 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to promote women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment under the Women Inclusive Finance (WIF) Sector Development Programme, according to Radio Pakistan. Separately, Pakistan is under a USD 7 billion IMF loan programme and has received two tranches so far, the latest in May. The country is also expecting to secure an additional USD 3.3 billion in foreign loans from Chinese banks through a syndicated loan and refinancing of commercial debt.
