Singappen Special Force: Tamil Nadu Launches Women’s Safety Unit with ₹354 Crore Outlay

Key facts

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Singappen Special Force, a policing unit dedicated to preventing crimes against women and girls, at Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai.
• The state government has provided an initial budget allocation of more than ₹354 crore for the establishment and operation of the specialised force.
• The initiative includes the introduction of India’s first drone-based patrol system specifically designed to prevent crimes against women.
• The force will focus on preventive policing and rapid response regarding stalking, sexual harassment, attempted abductions, and harassment in public transport and spaces.
• The project’s second phase involves the creation of 2,500 additional posts and the procurement of specialised vehicles and modern surveillance technology.