Tamil Nadu Launches Singappen Special Force for Women's Safety
On June 9-10, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the 'Singappen Special Force' (SSF), an elite police unit dedicated to preventing crimes against women and children. The force, named after the Tamil word for lion, will patrol high-traffic areas like schools, bus stands, and IT hubs using drones, body cameras, and modern vehicles. With ₹354 crore allocated, 2,545 personnel are sanctioned. The initiative fulfills an election promise and emphasizes zero tolerance for harassment and drug-related crimes.
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Singappen Special Force Deploys All-Women Squads in Coimbatore District
The Singappen Special Force (SSF), an all-women police unit launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has begun operations in Coimbatore district. In Coimbatore city, two squads (each with two sub-inspectors and four constables) were flagged off by Police Commissioner N. Kannan for the south and north areas, operating in two shifts. In rural areas, one squad was deployed under Superintendent A. Pavan Kumar Reddy, covering shifts from 7 a.m. to midnight. SSF personnel have been conducting patrols, surveillance, and awareness activities at bus stands, educational institutions, and public places, introducing themselves to commuters and urging them to report offenses against women. The force aims to enhance women's safety in crime-prone locations.
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On June 10, 2026, the Singappen Special Force, a dedicated police unit aimed at preventing crimes against women and children, was launched in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. Superintendent of Police D.V. Kiran Shruthi inaugurated the unit at the District Police Office. The force will have a dedicated vehicle and conduct daily patrols across the district, especially in areas frequented by women and near schools and colleges. The SP stated that personnel will respond promptly to reports of offenses against women and children and take necessary action. The unit was formed to strengthen safety and protection measures for women and children in the district.
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The Tiruchi City Police rolled out the Singappen Special Force (SSF) on June 10, 2026, a day after its launch by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Commissioner of Police N. Kamini flagged off patrol vehicles and constituted two dedicated SSF teams for Tiruchi North and South, each comprising three women police personnel and a driver. The teams will patrol in shifts, focusing on identified hotspots where crimes against women and children have been reported. Emergency calls via helpline 100 will be diverted to SSF teams for prompt response. Awareness campaigns will also be conducted. Separately, in Ariyalur district, Superintendent of Police Vishwesh Balasubramaniam launched the SSF at the central bus stand, outlining patrols at bus stands, schools, colleges, temples, railway stations, and marketplaces in two shifts from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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The 'Singappenn' police force, an elite all-women unit dedicated to combating crime against women and children in public spaces, was formally launched on June 10, 2026, in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. The launch ceremony, held at Thaazhaiyooththu on the city's outskirts, included a cake-cutting by working women and girl students. Superintendent of Police V. Prassannakumar stated that the force's visible presence near schools, colleges, markets, bus stands, and railway stations will encourage women and children in distress to seek help. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vijayakumar launched two teams for Tirunelveli city, each led by a woman Sub-Inspector. Following the launch, Mr. Vijayakumar personally intervened to stop three youths riding a motorcycle dangerously without helmets, booking them for rash driving and other violations.
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Madurai City Commissioner of Police Kapil Kumar C. Saratkar flagged off two vehicles for the newly formed Singappen Special Force on June 10, 2026. The force, aimed at enhancing women's and children's safety, will initially consist of four Sub-Inspectors and eight women officers. These personnel are divided into four teams, with two deployed in the North zone and two in the South zone of Madurai. The officers underwent a rigorous five-day training program covering soft skills like crisis communication and hard skills like unarmed combat, as well as legal frameworks including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IT Act, and POCSO Act. The teams will patrol high-traffic areas such as schools, colleges, bus stands, railway stations, and IT parks, and will serve as first responders to crimes against women and children. Commissioner Saratkar noted that women already comprise 30% of Tamil Nadu's police force.
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The Singappen Special Force (SSF), launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, will prioritize areas of public gathering prone to crimes against women, according to Inspector-General of Police K. Bhavaneeswari. The force aims to enhance women's safety through preventive policing, community outreach, and technology-enabled interventions. Currently, 70 teams are deployed across all cities and districts, with plans to station teams in all 270 police sub-divisions. SSF personnel will patrol bus stands, educational institutions, IT hubs, and shopping areas. Drones will monitor inaccessible localities, and body-worn cameras with live streaming will ensure transparency. A strength of 2,545 personnel has been sanctioned, and the upgraded Kaval Uthavi mobile app will facilitate emergency reporting.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the 'Singappen Special Force' on June 9, 2026, fulfilling an election promise to enhance women's and children's safety. Speaking at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai, Vijay warned that those who harass women would face strict police action. He identified the spread of narcotics and substance abuse as the root cause of threats to women's safety, stating the problem has existed for years due to neglect. The force, headed by Inspector-General of Police K. Bhavaneeswari, received ₹354 crore in its first phase, with plans to create 2,500 posts and equip the force with modern vehicles, drones, and technology. Vijay emphasized that government success should be measured by the dignity and respect afforded to women and children, not just infrastructure and economic growth. The launch included a parade, guard of honor, and musical performances from films starring Vijay.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the 'Singappen' special police force on June 9, 2026, aimed at preventing crimes against women and children. Emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy, Vijay identified the growing drug menace as a root cause of many such crimes and called for a strong crackdown on narcotics. The force is named after the Tamil word for lion, symbolizing strength and protection. The announcement was made via a video release by The Hindu, highlighting the state government's proactive approach to public safety and law enforcement.
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