Tamil Nadu launches Singappen Special Force, all-women police units across multiple cities

Tamil Nadu's Singappen Special Force, an all-women police unit focused on women and child safety, was formally launched across multiple districts on June 10, 2026, following the Chief Minister's announcement the previous day. Each city deployed dedicated teams of women police officers, typically organized into two to four teams per location, with personnel divided by geographic zones and operating in shifts. Officers underwent rigorous five-day training programs covering soft skills such as emergency call handling and victim support, as well as hard skills like unarmed combat and legal knowledge of relevant acts including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IT Act, and POCSO Act. The force will conduct intensive patrols in identified hotspots and high-traffic areas frequented by women and children, including schools, colleges, bus stands, railway stations, markets, and places of worship. Emergency calls related to women's safety received through the police helpline 100 will be diverted to SSF teams for prompt response, and awareness campaigns will accompany the initiative.