Shillong, February 18: Highlighting a looming leadership gap in the State Police, the Meghalaya government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that over the next ten years, no eligible officer from the Meghalaya segment of the Assam–Meghalaya Joint Cadre may be available for empanelment as Director General of Police (DGP).
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| Meghalaya Police personnel march during a ceremonial parade. (Image: File Photo) |
The disclosure came as Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who holds the Home (Police) portfolio, introduced the Meghalaya Police (Amendment) Bill, 2026 during the third day of the Budget Session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
The proposed amendment seeks to modify Section 6 of the Meghalaya Police Act, 2010, with the objective of strengthening administrative effectiveness and ensuring continuity in leadership of the State Police.
According to the Statement of Objects and Reasons, the amendment is aimed at improving coordination within the force and addressing the limited availability of senior IPS officers in the joint cadre. The government maintained that structural changes are necessary to prevent disruption in top-level police leadership due to cadre constraints.
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The Bill is expected to provide greater flexibility in appointments and help maintain stability in police administration during the anticipated leadership shortfall.
During the same session, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma laid the Report of the Expert Committee on the State Reservation Policy. Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui introduced the Park University Meghalaya Bill, 2026, while other ministers tabled amendment bills related to legal metrology and value added tax.
