"Singappen Task Force to focus on crime prevention against women": Chennai IGP K. Bhavaneeswari
Chennai, June 10
Inspector General of Police K. Bhavaneeswari on Wednesday said the Singappen Special Task Force has been established to enhance the safety of women and children and prevent crimes against them through focused interventions and coordinated action.
Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Bhavaneeswari said the task force will identify vulnerable locations and crime-prone areas across the state, assess the reasons behind safety concerns and take corrective measures to improve security.
"The main objective of the Singappen Special Task Force is to enhance the safety and security of women and children, and to prevent crime against women and children. The Special Force will be going to all the hotspots by finding out the vulnerable areas," she said.
She added that the force would study the causes behind incidents in such locations and work towards creating a safer environment for women.
"We will find out the reason behind it and rectify it to make the environment women-safe," Bhavaneeswari said.
The IGP further said the initiative will combine enforcement with awareness campaigns and involve coordination with various government departments, including the School Education Department, to ensure a comprehensive approach to women's and children's safety.
"We will also work on awareness and will be coordinating with the School Education Department and other departments to have a holistic view to ensure holistic action," she said.
Bhavaneeswari said the Chief Minister has sanctioned around Rs 357 crore for the initiative, underscoring the state's commitment to strengthening safety measures.
She also highlighted the use of technology in the project, stating that drones will be deployed in locations where effective monitoring through conventional methods may not be possible.
"We will be using drones for the areas where we will not be able to monitor effectively," she added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rs 357 crore is a serious budget. Hope it's used wisely and not just on fancy gadgets. The awareness campaigns with School Education Department are key — we need to teach boys respect from young age. Good step, but execution matters.
Singappen Task Force sounds good but we've seen many such initiatives fail due to lack of follow-up. The IGP seems sincere though. My only concern: will they actually punish perpetrators or just move them to another area? Need strict action.
As a mother of a teenage daughter, this is reassuring. But awareness campaigns should start in schools, not just as an add-on. And what about night-time safety? Drones are good but won't stop everything. Still, appreciate the effort. 👏
Good that they're focusing on vulnerable areas. But why only women and children? What about men who also face crimes? Anyway, ₹357 crore is huge — hope transparency is maintained. Let's see if this is just another press release or real change.
The holistic approach with multiple departments is what's needed. But please ensure the task force has enough women officers too — women feel more comfortable reporting to women. And the awareness should include how to report incidents without fear. Progress!
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