Vijay launches ‘Singappen’ police unit for women’s is safety

C Joseph Vijay inaugurated the ‘Singappen’ special police unit to enhance women’s safety, prevent crimes against women and children, and introduce drone-based patrols. The government also announced fresh recruitment and funding for the initiative

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday inaugurated a special police unit, ‘Singappen,’ to provide enhanced safety to women.

Vijay unveiled the insignia for the special force tasked to prevent crimes against women and children, and to provide better safety to them. Also, the chief minister flagged off special patrol vehicles for the special force, and he himself drove a vehicle for a short distance.

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In his address, Vijay said that for the first time in the country, drone-based ‘patrol’ will be undertaken by the special unit for women’s safety.

Asserting that there will be zero tolerance for crimes against women, he assured swift action and tough punishment. Stating that crimes against women caused deep distress, he said such crimes and the prevalence of drugs–intoxicants were interlinked and underscored that the drug menace must be eradicated.

Without naming any party, he said that the drug menace was not something new. “As it was neglected for so long, its roots have spread so deeply. I believe I don’t need to explicitly tell you who is responsible for ignoring it all these years,” he said.

For the special unit, the chief minister said that over Rs 354 crore is to be allocated in the first phase and in the second phase, 2,500 new posts will be created for the new unit.

The CM inspected a special parade, and he was also accorded a ceremonial police salute. The police band held special performances. DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal assured that the police department will put in their best efforts to ensure the safety of women and children.

“We understand that dignity and freedom are their right,” the top police official said. He thanked the CM for inaugurating the new unit.