Age, Biography, and Wiki
Ravindra Kaushik was born on April 11, 1952, in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. He was a prominent figure in Indian espionage, known for his daring mission to infiltrate the Pakistani Army. Kaushik rose to the rank of major in the Pakistani Army before being captured in 1983. He passed away in 2001 while incarcerated.
| Occupation | Spies |
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| Date of Birth | 11 April 1952 |
| Age | 73 Years |
| Birth Place | Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | India |
| Date of death | 21 November, 2001 |
| Died Place | N/A |
Height, Weight & Measurements
There is no specific information available about Ravindra Kaushik's height or weight. However, his physical appearance and demeanor were likely assets in his espionage career, allowing him to blend in seamlessly in Pakistan.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Details about Kaushik's personal life, including relationships or marriage, are not widely documented. His focus was primarily on his espionage work.
His father, J. M. Kaushik, was an Indian Air Force officer; his mother Amla Devi died in 2006. He graduated from S. D. Bihani P. G. College, Sri Ganganagar, earning a B.Com. Kaushik was also involved with theatre acting and debates while in college when he was recruited by the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).
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Net Worth and Salary
As a spy, Kaushik's financial situation was not publicly disclosed. However, it is likely that his compensation was modest, given the clandestine nature of his work. Had he lived beyond 2001, his potential earnings could have increased significantly, especially if he had been recognized for his contributions and received a pension or other benefits.
Career, Business, and Investments
Kaushik's career was defined by his role as an undercover agent for the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India's foreign intelligence agency. He was trained for two years before being sent to Pakistan in 1975. His success in infiltrating the Pakistani Army and providing critical intelligence to India earned him the nickname "The Black Tiger". There is no information about his involvement in business or investments.
Social Network
Given that Kaushik lived a secretive life as a spy, he would not have maintained a public social network presence. His legacy continues to inspire interest in espionage and national security.
In September 1983, R&AW sent a low-level operative, Inyat Masih, to make contact with Kaushik. But Masih was exposed by the Joint Counter-Intelligence Bureau of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and blew Kaushik's cover. Kaushik was captured, and tortured for two years at an interrogation center in Sialkot. He was sentenced to death in 1985; his sentence was later commuted to a life term by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. He was kept in various jails in several cities, including Sialkot, Kot Lakhpat and in Mianwali jail, for 16 years. He managed to secretly send letters to his family in India, which revealed his poor health and the trauma he faced in Pakistani jails. In one of his letters, he wrote:"Kya Bharat jaise bade desh ke liye kurbani dene waalon ko yahi milta hai?" (Is this what people who sacrifice their lives for a big country like India get?)"
Education
Kaushik graduated with a B.Com from S. D. Bihani P. G. College in Sri Ganganagar. His education and theatrical skills likely contributed to his recruitment by R&AW.
Kaushik converted to Islam, underwent circumcision and was given the cover name "Nabi Ahmed Shakir". After successfully getting admission in Karachi University, he completed his LL.B. After his graduation, he joined the Pakistan Army as a commissioned officer and was eventually promoted to the rank of major. He married a local girl named Amaanat and fathered a boy, who died in 2012–2013.
