Ravindra Kaushik
Indian espionage agent (1952–2001) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ravindra Kaushik (11 April 1952 – 21 November 2001) was an Indian Research and Analysis Wing agent who spied for India from 1975 until captured in 1983.
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Ravindra Kaushik | |
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Born | (1952-04-11)11 April 1952[1] Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India |
Died | November 2001(2001-11-00) (aged 49)[2] Central Jail Mianwali, Pakistan |
Other names | Black Tiger |
Alma mater | University of Karachi |
Known for | Spying for R&AW |
Criminal charge | Espionage |
Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment |
Spouse |
Amanat (m. 1976) |
Children | 1 |
Espionage activity | |
Allegiance | India |
Agency | Research and Analysis Wing |
Service years | 1975–1983 |
Alias | Nabi Ahmed Shakir |
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Also known as The Black Tiger, he is considered as one of India's greatest spies.[2]
He penetrated the Pakistan Army and reached the rank of major.[3][4]