Pannun Plot : Research and Analysis Wing Dominating Global Intelligence


Recently, the Washington Post has reported that Vikram Yadav, an official from India's intelligence agency RAW, directed businessman Nikhil Gupta to hire a hitman to kill Pannun, a vocal critic of Narendra Modi, outside his New York residence. 

The report added that the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer was also involved in the assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada last June added that the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer was also involved in the assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada last June.

Failure in Kargil War

Kargil War revealed significant intelligence failures, highlighting gaps in information and preparedness that allowed enemy forces to infiltrate and establish positions in the region.

Accusations 

Earlier this year, Pakistan alleged that Ashok Kumar Anand, accused of being a RAW agent, was behind the killings of two prominent Pakistani figures.

Assassination of Hardeep Singh 

In June 2023, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the leader of the Khalistan Tiger Force and one of the most wanted terrorists, was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen in Surrey, British Columbia.

Balochistan Blames India

Balochistan's home minister accused India of supporting the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which carry out attacks and abductions in Pakistan.

Operation Smiling Buddha

RAW was crucial in India’s nuclear program, ensuring secrecy and the successful test of the country’s first nuclear device in 1974.

Operation Chanakya

RAW's deep infiltration into ISI-supported Kashmiri separatist groups played a key role in restoring peace and uncovered the ISI’s covert efforts in recruiting and training Islamist militants.

Operation Kahuta

RAW's attempt to infiltrate Pakistan's nuclear program encountered setbacks due to a diplomatic error, resulting in the loss of crucial intelligence about Kahuta.

Snatch Operations

RAW's covert snatch operations captured high-profile terrorists swiftly, bypassing lengthy extradition processes and enhancing national security.

Global Reach

RAW has a presence in various countries, enabling them to gather intelligence on foreign threats and developments impacting India's national security.



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