Produced by: Tarun Mishra
Recent revelations shed light on nine declassified operations conducted by India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), showcasing the agency's covert prowess in safeguarding national interests and combating external threats.
RAW played a pivotal role in India's nuclear program, Operation Smiling Buddha, ensuring secrecy and successful testing of the country's first nuclear device in 1974.
Through intercepted information, RAW thwarted Pakistan's incursion plans in Siachen glacier, enabling India to gain strategic dominance in the region.
RAW's infiltration of ISI-backed Kashmiri separatist groups in Kashmir restored peace and exposed ISI's involvement in funding and training militants.
RAW's swift collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces helped repel Tamil rebels from Maldives in 1988, restoring government control in the island nation.
In Myanmar, RAW's efforts to promote democracy led to the initiation of Operation Leech, aimed at eliminating rebel leaders undermining regional stability.
RAW's operation aimed at infiltrating Pakistan's nuclear program faced setbacks when a diplomatic gaffe compromised agents, leading to the loss of valuable intelligence in Kahuta.
RAW's involvement in the Anti-Apartheid movement and training of intelligence officers in African countries contributed to the global fight against apartheid.
RAW's clandestine snatch operations facilitated the capture of high-profile terrorists, circumventing lengthy extradition processes and ensuring national security.