Marking a proud moment in the state’s history, Arunachal Pradesh’s first woman IPS officer, Tenzin Yangki, breaks barriers and inspires a new generation of women in law enforcement.

Tenzin Yangki from Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh has become the first woman IPS officer from the State and has officially joined the prestigious Indian Police Service after successfully completing her training and participating in the passing out parade held at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad, on Friday (Oct 17).

Yangki had cracked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Examination 2022, securing an All India Rank of 545.

Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu congratulated Yangki on becoming the first IPS officer from the State stating that “her remarkable journey from the serene mountains of Arunachal to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad reflects courage, determination, and an unwavering sense of duty”.

“Tenzin’s achievement is not just a personal milestone but a proud moment for our entire State. She embodies the spirit of Nari Shakti and will inspire countless young Arunachali daughters to dream big and serve the nation with pride,” he wrote on ‘X‘.

“Wishing her a bright, impactful, and fulfilling career in the service of the country,” he further wrote.

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