Meghalaya government examines DGP succession process
Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong stated that authorities are reviewing the appointment process as the current Director General of Police nears retirement.
The Meghalaya state government is reviewing the procedure for appointing a new Director General of Police (DGP) ahead of the scheduled retirement of Idashisha Nongrang on November 19, according to The Shillong Times.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong said the government is looking into the matter as the retirement of the current DGP approaches.
Nongrang, the first woman DGP in Meghalaya, was appointed on May 20, 2024, and received a six-month extension that concludes on November 19, 2026.
The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has questioned the delay in starting the selection process. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) reportedly sent communications to the state on May 14 and August 5, with a further reminder on September 24, requesting a proposal to hold the Empanelment Committee Meeting.
The selection of a regular DGP involves a prescribed procedure where the UPSC prepares a panel of eligible officers for the state government to choose from.