Ranchi: Tadasha Mishra, a 1994-batch IPS officer, on Friday assumed charge as the acting Director General of Police (DGP) of Jharkhand — becoming the first woman to head the state police force in its 25-year history.

Mishra took charge at the police headquarters in Ranchi and later paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Hemant Soren at his residence in Kanke.

Before her elevation, Mishra was serving as Special Secretary in the Home, Prisons and Disaster Management Department.

A native of Odisha, she has held several key positions during her career in Jharkhand, including ADG, IG, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Giridih and Bokaro, and City SP of Ranchi.

Speaking to the media after taking charge, Mishra outlined her priorities for policing in the state. She emphasised improved investi

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