In a significant development, the central government on Wednesday (February 12, 2026) approved a six-month extension in the service of Meghalaya Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang (IPS:1992:AM) beyond May 19, 2026.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs to extend the tenure of the incumbent DGP in relaxation of Rule 16(1) of the AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958, as a special case in public interest.
Notably, Idashisha Nongrang had taken charge as DGP on May 20, 2024, following the retirement of her predecessor LR Bishnoi (IPS:1991:AM) on May 19. Her regular two-year tenure was scheduled to conclude on May 19, 2026.
She holds the distinction of being the first woman Director General of Police of Meghalaya and belongs to the Khasi community.
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