Shillong, Nov 9: When will Meghalaya get its new Director General of Police (DGP)?
Although the extended tenure of incumbent DGP, Idashisha Nongrang will expire on November 19, the State government is yet to kickstart the process to pick her successor.
According to sources, the Meghalaya government has not yet sent the proposal for appointment of the new police chief to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Sources also stated that the UPSC had twice reminded the State government on the matter.
The first reminder was sent to State Chief Secretary Shakeel P. Ahammad on May 14, 2026 and the second one was on September 24, 2026.
Nongrang, a 1992-batch IPS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, was elevated to the post of DGP for a two-year term from May 20, 2024 to May 19, 2026.
After her tenure ended, the State government moved the Centre for extension of her service for six months. The extension period will end on November 19.
However, the State government is yet to notify the empanelment of senior IPS officers eligible for the DGP post.
If the selection process is not started, Meghalaya may have to select a senior most IPS officer to take charge as Acting DGP for few months.
