'This book is an admirable exercise into the study of intelligence operations, a hitherto taboo and less explored area of intellectual inquiry in our parlance. It should immensely aid academics, public safety experts, practitioners and students of criminal justice administration.'Muhammad Nurul Huda, Former Inspector General of Police, Bangladesh"A compelling and insightful look into the intelligence apparatus of South Asia. A must-read for anyone interested in the dynamics of power and intelligence in our region."Abdullah Kamaluddeen, Former Home Minister of the Maldives“A great survey of South Asian intelligence. Comprehensive and insightful.”Owen Bennett-Jones, author of The Bhutto Dynasty: The Struggle for Power in Pakistan'... this book addresses a critical need in the field of intelligence studies. It will also be valuable to those interested in South Asian studies, history, security studies and international relations.'Owen Sirrs, Global Change, Peace & Security, August 2025'. . . a commendable and timely contribution to an area that remains comparatively underexamined. It will undoubtedly serve as a valuable reference for scholars and practitioners engaged in South Asian studies, history, security studies, and international relations.'Punsara Amarasinghe, International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence December 2025