One-year extension for RAW chief Samant Goel, Intelligence Bureau head Arvind Kumar

One-year extension for RAW chief Samant Goel, Intelligence Bureau head Arvind Kumar

PTIUpdated: Thursday, May 27, 2021, 05:14 PM IST
article-image
Research and analysis wing (RAW) chief Samant Goel | Twitter

Research and Analysis Wing chief Samant Kumar Goel and Intelligence Bureau head Arvind Kumar were given a one-year extension in their services, an official order said on Thursday.

Goel, a 1984-batch IPS officer from Punjab cadre, would continue to be the Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) for a period one-year beyond the presence tenure which ends on June 30, the order said.

Similarly, Kumar, an IPS officer of Assam and Meghalaya cadre, will continue to head the Intelligence Bureau for a period of one year after June 30.

The extensions were cleared by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet, the order said.

RECENT STORIES

'India’s Station Redevelopment Drive Is World’s Largest,' Says Railways Minister Vaishnaw

'India’s Station Redevelopment Drive Is World’s Largest,' Says Railways Minister Vaishnaw

Parliament Winter Session Day 9: PM Modi Hails Amit Shah’s 'Outstanding' Speech, Says...

Parliament Winter Session Day 9: PM Modi Hails Amit Shah’s 'Outstanding' Speech, Says...

AQI Breaches ‘Severe’ Mark Across Western UP As Pollution Crisis Deepens

AQI Breaches ‘Severe’ Mark Across Western UP As Pollution Crisis Deepens

Smartphone Addiction, Drug Abuse Emerging As Major Threats To Youth: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Smartphone Addiction, Drug Abuse Emerging As Major Threats To Youth: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

PM Modi Meets Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani, Reviews Progress On Strategic Action Plan

PM Modi Meets Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani, Reviews Progress On Strategic Action Plan