1988-batch IPS officer Ravi Sinha is India’s new RAW chief

SRINAGAR — The Central government on Monday appointed Ravi Sinha, a 1988-batch IPS officer as the new Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief, replacing incumbent Samant Goel.

According to an order, as per the news agency KNS, the appointment of Ravi Sinha as the new RAW chief was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

As per the order, Sinha will take charge of the post from the day he assumes charge and the appointment will be for a period of two years.

“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Ravi Sinha, IPS (CG:88), PSO, Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat (SR) as Secretary, Research & Analysis Wing vice Shri Samant Kumar Goel, IPS (PB:84) on completion of his tenure on 30.06.2023 for a tenure of 2 years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” reads the order.