There’s something quietly extraordinary about a police officer who, between the weight of his duties, finds time to sit down and write stories for the next generation.
From Duty Diary to Storytelling
Tawang’s Superintendent of Police, Tasi Darang, just released Fireside Tales — a collection of stories rooted in the culture, memory, and heritage of the land he serves. The book was released on Tuesday at a function in Tawang, with Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo doing the honours. Senior district officials, including ZPC Leki Gombu, ADCs, Assistant Commissioners, and DVO Dr Avang Tamin, were all present to witness what can only be described as a genuinely heartwarming moment for Tawang’s cultural landscape. Even Chief Minister Pema Khandu has penned the foreword, and the book’s illustrations have been brought to life by Mich Tarung.
A Fireplace, an Elder, and a Story That Almost Got Lost
The SP himself explained where it all began. He remembered those evenings — families huddled around the fireplace, elders narrating tales, passing on wisdom without a textbook in sight. That kind of storytelling is vanishing. Quietly. Steadily. And that loss pushed him to act. He decided to capture those stories in written form before the memories fade away with the people who carry them. It’s the kind of motivation that makes you pause and think — how many stories have already slipped through the cracks because no one stopped to write them down?
This Is Just the Beginning
SP Darang didn’t stop at one volume either. He announced that further editions of Fireside Tales are in the pipeline, and he’s inviting the public to contribute their own stories. Those selected will be published with full acknowledgement to their contributors. It’s a genuinely generous idea — turning this into a community effort rather than just a personal project. He also used the occasion to raise a concern that resonates far beyond Tawang: the fading habit of reading, especially among children and the youth. His appeal was simple — pick up a book.
What the DC and Others Had to Say
Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo didn’t just show up — she spoke from the heart. She called the SP’s work “an inspiring example for other officers to engage in literary and creative pursuits alongside their official responsibilities.” That’s not a small thing to say. It signals a shift in how we think about the people in uniform — they’re not just administrators, they can also be keepers of culture. DVO Dr Avang Tamin added a warm hope that the stories in this book would travel from reader to reader, keeping the roots alive.
Stories That Outlast Us All
Fireside Tales isn’t just a book. It’s a quiet act of resistance against cultural amnesia. The fireside conversations that shaped generations are now printed on pages that will outlast any single lifetime. And if Tawang’s top cop can do this — anyone can find the time.
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