New Delhi, June 28 -- Senior IPS officer Parag Jain, known for his pivotal role in intelligence gathering during Operation Sindoor, has been appointed as the next chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's external intelligence agency, NDTV reported.

He will serve a two-year term in his new role.

His appointment follows a high-profile counter-terror operation earlier this year.

The offensive ended in a ceasefire on May 10 after four days of intense engagement. Pakistan denied involvement and demanded an independent investigation.

Within RAW, Jain is best known for his work on the Pakistan desk, including his deployment in Jammu and Kashmir during the sensitive period following the abrogation of Article 370.

He has also se...