Shillong, May 09: After the UPSC recommended three names as the next Director General of Police of Meghalaya, the state BJP decided to meet with the Chief Minister to advocate that Smt Idashisha Nongrang, IPS (RR – 1992) be appointed to the post.
Speaking to the media, state BJP Chief Spokesperson Shri Mariahom Kharkrang, himself a retired IPS officer, said, ‘Smt Nongrang is best suited for the post, considering she is the senior most officer amongst the recommended names and has vast experience of working with Meghalaya Police.
Her upright nature and commitment to duty is well known; as a direct consequence, she commands unparalleled respect amongst the officers and men of the force. They took this initiative as we strongly believe that a lady tribal officer, who was born and brought up in Meghalaya.
The BJP felt that should lead the state police as she would better understand the various intricacies and cultural nuances of the state, which is a vital necessity in performing police duties, said Mr. Kharkrang commented.
