Chennai, June 8 -- The much-anticipated "Singappen" rapid response force, a specialised unit to tackle crimes against women and enhance their safety, will be launched on Tuesday, marking a key initiative of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to strengthen women's safety.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to formally inaugurate the force at a function to be held at the Egmore Rajarathinam Stadium in the city.
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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