Ravindra Kaushik | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 11 April 1952[1] Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India |
| Died | November 2001 (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 |
Ravindra Kaushik (11 April 1952 – 21 November 2001) was an Indian Research and Analysis Wing agent who spied for India from 1975 until he was captured in 1983. Also known as The Black Tiger, Kaushik is considered as one of India's greatest spies.[2] He successfully infiltrated the Pakistan Army and reached the rank of major.[3][4]
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- ^ "Story of RAW agent, Ravinder Kaushik, who worked as a Pakistan Army Major - Forgotten hero". The Economic Times. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "India's soldiers in shadows: Remembering Ravindra Kaushik's supreme sacrifice for nation - All you need to know about 'Black Tiger'". TimesNow. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2023.