Ravindra Kaushik
Ravindra Kaushik (Indian Black Tiger) | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 April 1952 Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India |
| Died | November 2001 (aged 49) Central Jail Mianwali, Pakistan |
| Other names | Black Tiger |
| Alma mater | University of Karachi |
| Known for | Spying for R&AW |
| Criminal charge | Espionage |
| Criminal penalty | Lifetime 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. Having successfully infiltrated the Pakistan Army and risen to the rank of major, he was exposed after a botched communication attempt by another operative. Arrested and interrogated, he was sentenced to death in 1985, later commuted to life imprisonment. He spent 16 years in various prisons and died in 2001 while incarcerated.