Ajit Doval: India's Master Strategist Behind Operation Sindoor

May 11, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Ajit Doval, born in 1945 in Uttarakhand, is India's fifth and current National Security Advisor (NSA). A former IPS officer, he's renowned for his strategic acumen and undercover operations

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Doval graduated with a master's in economics from Agra University in 1967. His early exposure to military life came from his father, an army officer

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Known as India's "James Bond," Doval spent years undercover in hostile territories, including Pakistan, gathering critical intelligence

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In 1989, Doval became the first police officer to receive the Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award, for his exceptional service

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Appointed NSA in 2014, Doval has been instrumental in shaping India's security policies, including surgical strikes and counter-terrorism operation

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Doval masterminded Operation Sindoor, a strategic military response to cross-border terrorism, showcasing his tactical brilliance

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Beyond military strategy, Doval engages in high-level diplomacy, exemplified by his talks with China's Foreign Minister to maintain regional stability

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Before becoming NSA, Doval founded the Vivekananda International Foundation, contributing to policy discussions on national security

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