Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Launches Singappen Special Force for Women's Safety
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the Singappen Special Force on June 9, 2026, a specialized police unit dedicated to preventing crimes against women and children. The initiative was one of three priority orders issued after Vijay took office in May 2026, with ₹354 crore allocated in the first phase. The force aims to address what Vijay identified as interconnected issues of narcotics abuse, social discipline, and women's safety across educational institutions, workplaces, and daily life.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay unveiled the Singappen Special Force at Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai on June 9, 2026, fulfilling a campaign promise to enhance women's safety. The force, headed by Inspector-General of Police K. Bhavaneeswari, represents a dedicated law enforcement unit designed to combat crimes against women and children. Vijay emphasized that government success should be measured by the dignity and safety of women and children, not merely by infrastructure or economic growth. He attributed rising crime rates to the spread of narcotics and substance abuse, framing women's safety as interconnected with social discipline and individual responsibility. The state government allocated ₹354 crore for the initial phase, with plans for 2,500 additional posts, modern vehicles, drones, and technological equipment in the second phase. By creating this specialized force, the government aims to allow all-women police stations to focus more on investigations and prosecution rather than initial response.
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Vijay keeps his promise, launches Tamil Nadu’s Singappen Special Force
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