First woman Director General of Police of Meghalaya

• Idashisha Nongrang has been appointed the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya.

• Ms. Nongrang will replace Lajja Ram Bishnoi, who is retiring on May 19. She will serve as the state police chief till May 19, 2026.

• Currently, Ms. Nongrang is the Director General of Meghalaya Civil Defense and also belongs to the Khasi community.

• In 2021, he served as the acting DGP.