The Meghalaya government on Saturday (11.05.2024) appointed senior IPS officer Idashisha Nongrang (IPS:1992:AM) as the next Director General of Police (DGP) of the state. She is the first woman to hold this position. Nongrang will assume office on May 20, following the retirement of the current DGP LR Bishnoi (IPS:1991:AM) on 19 May
Currently, Nongrang serves as the Director General of Meghalaya Civil Defence and Home Guards. She previously served as the acting DGP of Meghalaya for a brief period in 2021. Her term as the head of the police force will extend until May 19, 2026.
The appointment process was overseen by the Meghalaya Security Commission, chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. Nongrang was selected from a list of three candidates approved by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The other two recommended candidates were Ram Prasad Meena (IPS:1993:AM) and Deepak Kumar (IPS:1994:AM).
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