Who is IPS Idashisha Nongrang Meghalaya’s first woman DGP, biography, age, batch and tribe

Who is IPS Idashisha Nongrang Meghalaya’s first woman DGP, biography, age, batch and tribe

Senior IPS officer Idashisha Nongrang has made history by becoming Meghalaya’s first female police chief as per her biography

Nongrang is set to succeed LR Bishnoi, the current Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya, who is due to retire on May 19th, 2024.

The Governor of Meghalaya issued an official notification on Saturday appointing IPS Idashisha Nongrang as the new Director General of Police for the state.

Who is IPS officer Idashisha Nongrang Meghalaya’s first woman DGP, biography, age, batch and tribe

The notification stated, “The Governor of Meghalaya is pleased to appoint Smti Idashisha Nongrang as the Director General of Police, effective from May 20, 2024.”

According to officials, Idashisha Nongrang was chosen by the Meghalaya Security Commission, chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma.

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Nongrang was selected from among three IPS officers approved by the UPSC last month for the position of police chief, as disclosed by a senior home department official.

About Idashisha Nongrang

Idashisha Nongrang, a member of the Khasi tribe, graduated from the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1992 belonging to the Assam-Meghalaya cadre (Meghalaya Wing). She was born on 30 October, 1965 and is aged 58.

She currently holds the position of Director General of Meghalaya Civil Defence, making her the first woman to be appointed as the police chief in the northeastern state.

In 2021, Nongrang briefly served as the acting DGP of Meghalaya. Recently, she was selected as the new police chief of Meghalaya, succeeding DGP LR Bishnoi upon his retirement on May 19. Her tenure as the state’s top cop will extend until May 19, 2026.

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RP Meena and Deepak Kumar were recommended by the UPSC, following the refusal of GP Singh (1991 batch) and Harmeet Singh (1992 batch) to accept the top position, officially informing the commission of their reluctance to undertake the responsibility.

Chief Minister Sangma extended congratulations to Nongrang on her elevation to the highest position, describing it as a moment of great pride.

What Did CM Sangma Say?

“Warmest congratulations to Smti Idashisha Nongrang, IPS, on her well-deserved appointment as the new DGP.

“Shattering barriers and etching her name in history, she proudly assumes the mantle as the first tribal woman from our state to grace this esteemed position.”

IPS Nongrang is set to succeed LR Bishnoi, who will retire on May 19. Presently serving as the Special DG at Meghalaya Police, her leadership promises to usher in new dimensions of excellence.

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