(English: Rameshwar Nath Kao, born- May 10, 1918, Varanasi; died- January 20, 2002) was India’s best spy. He established India’s intelligence agency ‘RAW’ (Research and Analysis Wing). In the mid-1950s, Rameshwar Nath Kao was associated with cases like the investigation of ‘Kashmir Princess’ and contribution in the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971. He had taught the qualities of espionage to two generations of RAW. His team was called ‘Caw Boys’. Rameshwar Nath Kao was a close advisor and security chief to three Prime Ministers of India. It was due to his efficient leadership and the efficient strategy of his team that an area of 3000 square kilometers was merged into India.
Introduction
India’s great spy Rameshwar Nath Kao was born on May 10, 1918 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He established India’s external intelligence agency ‘Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)’ in the 1960s. He and his officers played an important role in the merger of Sikkim with India.
Rameshwar Nath Kao was the founder of India’s intelligence agency ‘Research and Analysis Wing’ (RAW). He joined the Indian Police Service in 1940. When the Intelligence Bureau was formed in 1948, he joined it. After the India-China war in 1962, the need was felt for such an investigation agency that could keep the country alert from foreign enemies. After this, Kao founded RAW in 1968. In 1971, RAW proved its usefulness in the India-Pakistan war. Not only was Pakistan defeated, Bangladesh was also born. Kao also played an important role in the merger of Sikkim with India. He also formed the National Security Guard (NSG), a security force unit of India.[1]
work on important matters
At the time of India’s independence, Rameshwar Nath Kao had entered the world of intelligence agency. He was appointed to the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in 1947 and was trained under the legendary Bholanath Mullick. He worked on some very important cases. Which includes the investigation of the Kashmir Princess case in the mid-1950s and contribution to the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971. Rameshwar Nath Kao was a close advisor and security chief to three Prime Ministers of India. He was one of the founders of the Directorate General of Security (DGS), established after India’s conflict with China in 1962. Later he became the head of Aviation Research Center (ARC) and RAW. Rameshwar Nath Kao was the first chief of ARC.
first case
Rameshwar Nath Kao had caught people’s attention in the very first case of his career. His first case was the air crash in 1955, in which the life of the Chinese Prime Minister was narrowly saved. In the year 1955, the Chinese government had chartered an Air India aircraft. China’s PM Chu En Lai was going to take part in the Badung conference by boarding this plane. At the last moment, he canceled his trip citing stomach ache. The plane crashed near Indonesia, killing all the Chinese officials and journalists on board.
When Rameshwar Nath Kao was given the responsibility of uncovering this conspiracy, he exposed it within a few days and revealed that the perpetrators of the conspiracy were Taiwan’s intelligence agency. The Prime Minister of China was greatly impressed by this work. He invited Kao to his office and gifted him a scroll, which appeared on Kao’s desk during his tenure. This honor received by Kao made him famous all over the world.[2]
pakistan war
According to a report published in BBC, Rameshwar Nath Kao’s intelligence network was so powerful that he even knew on which day Pakistan would attack. Anand Verma, who knew Kao closely, had told that a message from Pakistan came through code. When it was deciphered, it was revealed that Pakistan was planning an air attack. In the information received, the date of the attack was given two days before the scheduled date. On the advice of Rameshwar Nath Kao, the Air Force was put on high alert. When there was no activity for two days, the Air Force told Rameshwar Nath Kao that the Air Force could not be kept on high alert for so many days. In response he asked for one more day. When there was an attack from Pakistan on 3 December, the Indian Army was fully prepared. Pakistan was badly repulsed.
Sikkim merger
The credit for making Sikkim the 22nd state of India also goes to Rameshwar Nath Kao. He did this work with such secrecy that even the officials of his department did not get a clue about it. R.N. It was Kao who assured Indira Gandhi that the coup would be completely bloodless. This Sikkim merger, which took place right under the nose of China, surprised the whole world. Nitin A Gokhale, in his book on Kao ‘RN Kao: Gentleman Spymaster’, described how Sikkim was merged after a 27-month campaign.
investigation on kava
After the departure of Indira Gandhi’s government, there came a time when Rameshwar Nath Kao started being viewed with suspicious eyes. When Morarji Desai’s government came to power in 1977, he suspected that Rameshwar Nath Kao was the brain behind the policies implemented during the Emergency. Chaudhary Charan Singh’s son-in-law S.P. for investigation. A committee was formed under the leadership of Singh, this committee presented its report after 6 months, according to which Kao had nothing to do with the Emergency.
capability
K.N., who was the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee. A note written by Daruvala to R.N. Shows Kaa’s ability. He had written – “His contacts across the world were unique, especially in Asia, Afghanistan, China and Iran. He could get work done with just one phone call. He was a team leader who organized inter-departmental competitions, which were common in India. He died on January 20, 2002, during which he laid the foundation of the Modern Intelligence Service in India which is protecting our country today. Is.”
great network
Rameshwar Nath Kao’s network extended not only to India but also to foreign countries. Under his leadership, ‘RAW’ defeated Pakistan in 1971 by helping the revolutionaries of Mukti Vahini Dal to liberate Bangladesh. This victory made Kao a hero in the corridors of power of Delhi. In the coming days, by merging Sikkim with India, Kao forced the entire country to say that he was the real hero of the country.
Rameshwar Nath Kao had a good image not only in India but also in the international intelligence community. He was highly respected by his colleagues because of his skills and excellent work. Former French intelligence agency S. Count Alexandre de Maranches, former chairman of DECE, described him in 1970 as one of the five greatest agents in the world. He had said – “Kav ji is a wonderful blend of physical and mental elegance. Amazing achievements! Great friendships! And yet he shy away from talking about himself, his achievements and his friends.”
In this series, Joint Intelligence Committee Chairman K.N. Daruwala had said about Rameshwar Nath Kao that “he had contacts all over the world. Especially in China, Afghanistan, and Iran. In mid-1975, Rameshwar Nath Kao, disguised as a betel nut trader, met the then President of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur. Kao had reached Dhaka to inform Rahman about the upcoming coup in his country. In that meeting which lasted for a long time, Kao explained to Rahman by telling the names of the rebels. Tried a lot, but he did not believe Kao’s words.
The result was that Rahman was killed along with his family just a few weeks after this meeting. After this coup, General Zia ur Rehman came to power, although he was also assassinated in 1980. When Zia ur Rehman came to India after coming to power, in a meeting with Mrs. Indira Gandhi where Rameshwar Nath Kao was also present, he said to Mrs. Gandhi about Kao, “This man knows more about my country than I do. Is.”
Resignation from RAW
After the formation of the new government in 1977, the powers of ‘RAW’ and the financial assistance provided to the organization were reduced. Due to this, Rameshwar Nath Kao became disillusioned and he resigned from his post. After retirement in 1997, he was appointed Cabinet Security Advisor (in fact, the first National Security Advisor), advising the new Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on security matters and liaising with the world’s intelligence agencies. He played a key role in creating an internal think tank called the ‘Policy and Research Staff’, the forerunner of today’s National Security Council Secretariat. He also formed the National Security Guard (NSG), a security force unit of India.
craftsman
On one hand, the world never tired of praising Rameshwar Nath Kao as the head of the intelligence agency, while on the other hand, he had a unique talent about which very few people knew. Rameshwar Nath Kao ‘RAW’ and ‘N.S. Apart from being the first president of G’, he was also a skilled craftsman. Reflecting his passion for wildlife, he created many magnificent sculptures of horses. He was also known for his fine collection of Gandhara paintings.[
रामेश्वर नाथ काव के बारे में एक कम ज्ञात तथ्य यह है कि उन्होंने अपनी जिंदगी की घटनाओं को एक टेप रिकॉर्डर में रिकॉर्ड किया था और चाहते थे कि उन्हें उनकी मौत के बाद जनता के सामने जारी किया जाए।
बायोपिकदेश की शीर्ष खुफिया एजेंसी रिसर्च एंड एनालिसिस विंग (रॉ) के संस्थापक आर. एन. काव की एक बायोपिक बनने जा रही है। ये बायोपिक बनाने की मंशा फिरोज नाडियाडवाला ने जाहिर की। इससे पहले करण जौहर, सुनील बोहरा और एक दो और निर्माताओं ने भी उनकी जीवनी को परदे पर उतारने की बात की थी लेकिन किसी की भी कोशिश अब तक सिरे नहीं पहुंची। रामेश्वर नाथ काव का किरदार निभाने के लिए फिरोज ने नाना पाटेकर का चयन किया।
यह पहला मौका नहीं है जब रामेश्वर नाथ काव के जीवन पर किसी ने फिल्म या वेब सीरीज बनाने की घोषणा की हो। इससे पहले निर्माता और निर्देशक करण जौहर भी उनके जीवन पर एक फिल्म का निर्माण करने की घोषणा कर चुके हैं। उनकी फिल्म में रामेश्वर नाथ का किरदार निभाने के लिए ऋतिक रोशन का नाम सामने आया था। इसके अलावा कुछ ही समय पहले निर्माता सुनील बोहरा ने भी रामेश्वरनाथ पर एक थ्रिलर वेब सीरीज बनाने की घोषणा की थी।
मृत्यु
20 जनवरी, 2002 को रामेश्वर नाथ काव की नई दिल्ली में मृत्यु हो गई।