Former R&AW chief AS Dulat is highlighting nothing new when he states that getting actionable intelligence and using it effectively is often held hostage by politicians. The former R&AW chief points out the ideal scenario would be to turn a Pakistani spy into a double agent. The media coverage during the Mumbai attack was a case in point where the terrorists could clearly watch the commandos’ movements on television. Political reluctance to frame guidelines during a terror or hostage attack suggests such irresponsible behaviour may be repeated. Indians have often criticised intelligence agencies like R&AW, claiming that they do not reach the standards of the CBI or Israel’s Mossad.

Source: dna May 23, 2018 02:37 UTC