Chennai, June 9 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday evening launched the much-anticipated "Singappen" Special Force (SSF), a specialised unit to tackle crimes against women and provide enhanced security to them.
The launch markied a key initiative of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to strengthen women's safety. The SSF is a people driven movement for a women and child friendly society.
In the run up to the April 23 Assembly elections, Vijay has promised to launch a scheme to curb growing crimes against women and children and the Singapenn force was aimed at fulfilling that key promise.
The unit will function under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister, official sources said.
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