Shillong: Meghalaya is hunting for a new police chief. Current Director General of Police Idashisha Nongrang retires on November 19. Her departure ends a tenure that began on May 20, 2024, followed by a six-month extension.
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong confirmed the government is vetting the succession process. Pressure is mounting. The opposition Voice of the People Party recently hammered the state for dragging its feet on the selection timeline.
The Union Public Service Commission remains on standby. Records show the federal body sent letters on May 14 and August 5, plus a pointed reminder on September 24. These communications demanded a formal proposal to convene the Empanelment Committee Meeting. Tynsong stated, "The state government is examining the process for appointing a new Director General of Police following the scheduled retirement of the present DGP, Idashisha Nongrang, on November 19."
State leaders must now move fast. The law requires a specific protocol to pick a regular DGP. Officials will draw up a panel of eligible officers via the UPSC before making a final hire.
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