rank of a Cabinet Minister. Doval is the first NSA to hold such a rank. He is widely considered to be one of Modi’s most powerful and trusted advisors, with major influence over India’s national security and foreign affairs. He was also an instrumental figure in revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. On 26, Feb 2020, Ajit Doval walked the streets of riot-hit northeast Delhi to assess the situation and reassure the local residents. On 15 May 2020, the military forces of Myanmar handed over a group of 22 militant leaders, active in Assam and other northeast states, to the Indian government. This was made possible through negotiations headed by Doval. On 15 September 2020, Doval walked out of a virtual SCO meeting after Pakistan projected a fictitious map omitting parts of India. Awards and recognitions Doval was the youngest police officer to receive the Police Medal for meritorious service. He was given the award after six years in the police force. Doval was later awarded the President's Police Medal. In 1988, Doval was granted one of the highest gallantry awards, the Kirti Chakra, becoming the first police officer to receive a medal previously given only as a military honour. In media Doval was appeared on Epic TV's show Adrishya, in which his success against Khalistani terrorists during Operation Black Thunder was featured. In film Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) his cinematic character was played by Paresh Rawal. See also Ravindra Kaushik - spy of India. Bahirji Naik - spy of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Operation Wrath of God - covert operation of Israel's spy agency Mossad to revange Munich massacre against Palestine terrorists. References Further reading |- Indian Police Service officers Living people 1945 births People from Pauri Garhwal district Garhwali people Directors of Intelligence Bureau (India) Indian spies Spymasters People from Uttarakhand Recipients of the Kirti Chakra University of Madras alumni National Defence College, India alumni Kirti Chakra