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Ajit Kumar Doval was born on 20 January 1945 in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. 81 year old Doval is also called the Indian James Bond because his life of espionage and security is no less than film stories. He has been the National Security Advisor (NSA) of India since 2014 and is now serving his third term, the longest in India’s history.
Became a hero by stopping Hindu-Muslim riots
Ajit Doval’s father was an army officer and mother was the cousin of former UP Chief Minister and Congress leader Hemwanti Nandan Bahuguna. After studying at a military school and obtaining an economics degree from Agra University, Doval became an IPS from the Kerala cadre in 1968. Doval was first appointed in Kottayam, then became ASP in Thalassery in 1971 and then became a hero.
In fact, when Doval took charge in Thalassery, Hindu-Muslim riots were raging. He first gathered intelligence and explained the reason for the anger to the people. People’s belongings were looted during the riots. Doval caught the robbers and people got their belongings back. Doval had normalized the situation within a week. Former Kerala DGP Alexander Jacob wrote in his report, ‘Doval had played an important role in controlling the riots.’
What are the special things related to Ajit Doval?
- Joined the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in 1972. This year he was married to Aruni Doval.
- In his entire career, he wore police uniform for only 7 years, the rest of the time was spent in intelligence espionage.
- Was IB Director in 2004-2005. After retirement in 2005, he became the President of Vivekananda International Foundation (a think tank associated with RSS).
- Became NSA of India on 31 May 2014. Got cabinet minister rank in 2019. Started his 5-year term for the third time in 2024.
- He is the only police officer in India to receive the Kirti Chakra (Gallantry Award in Peacetime). He is the youngest officer to receive this award.
- Received Kirti Chakra in 1988, which is usually awarded only to military officers.
Why is Ajit Doval called ‘India’s James Bond’?
Ajit Doval’s life is an example of espionage, bravery and service to the nation. Even today they are the strongest pillar of India’s security. Doval has carried out many difficult operations. From 1981 to 1987, Doval was posted at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. It is claimed that his real work was to collect intelligence information from Pakistan and send it to India. Apart from this he also stayed in Lahore.
Doval himself has told that Muslims used to live in costumes in Lahore. One day, while coming out of the mosque, a man with a long beard stopped him and asked, ‘Are you a Hindu?’ Doval said- No. Then the man took Doval to his home and said that your ears are pierced. You are a Hindu only. I am also a Hindu, but my family was killed so I have to change my attire. The man advised Doval to get ear surgery done.
Ajit Doval…
- Stayed undercover in Pakistan for 7 years in the 1980s. Spyed for RAW in Lahore by posing as a Pakistani Muslim.
- In 1984, he went inside Operation Blue Star (Golden Temple) posing as a rickshaw puller and gave information about the terrorists.
- In 1999, he became the chief negotiator in the Kandahar plane hijack (IC-814) and negotiated with the terrorists.
- Helped solve more than 15 Indian Airlines hijackings between 1988-1999.
- He was the main planner of the surgical strike after the Uri attack in 2016.
- Played an important role in Balakot airstrike in 2019.
- Helped resolve the Doklam dispute in 2017.
- Worked on the ground against terrorism for 33 years in North-East, Jammu-Kashmir and Punjab. Made many terrorists surrender and made them pro-India.
Doval is PM Modi’s most trusted officer
- Doval does not use phone or internet. Use phone only on special occasions. They stay away from digital communication so that security is maintained.
- Challenges increased after becoming NSA, but he has great faith in PM Modi. Modi had called him to Gujarat after retirement.
- People like the former IB Chief say that his election was the best in the Modi government. The PM and ministers have full faith in his advice.
- Told the youth in the ‘Developed India Young Leaders Dialogue’ on January 11, 2026 – Be patient, talk honestly, learn from India’s civilization and history. A lot of price has to be paid for freedom.