Political parties throw their weight behind 'local' as next Meghalaya DGP
The New Indian Express|May 11, 2024
THE political parties in Meghalaya are rooting for a 'local' as the state's next director general of police (DGP).
Political parties throw their weight behind 'local' as next Meghalaya DGP

The incumbent, LR Bishnoi, will demit office on May 19.

The Union Public Service Commission has recommended the names of senior IPS officers Idashisha Nongrang, Ram Prasad Meena and Deepak Kumar for the post.

Nongrang is serving as Director General of Meghalaya Civil Defence, Meena as ADG of Border Security Force and Kumar as ADG of Central Reserve Police Force.

Three political parties have thrown their weight behind Nongrang, who is a local.

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