Tamil Nadu Forms Singappen Special Task Force for Women’s Safety on 11 May 2026

Q4: How many sanctioned posts are there in the first phase?
A: 36 sanctioned posts.

Q5: Who heads the task force?
A: An Inspector General of Police.

Q6: What are the key ranks included in the 36 posts?
A: 1 IG, 1 SP, 2 DSPs, 4 Inspectors, 8 Sub-Inspectors, and 20 other ranks.

Q7: What is the main purpose of the task force?
A: Prevention and protection for women’s safety.

Q8: Where will the force deploy its personnel?
A: At bus stands, railway stations, and educational institutions.

Q9: What other work will the task force do?
A: Receive complaints, coordinate rescue efforts, and run awareness programmes with government departments and NGOs.

Q10: When did CM C. Joseph Vijay take oath?
A: On 10 May 2026.

Exam-Focused Points

• Name of force:  Singappen Special Task Force

• Formed on:  11 May 2026

• Under direct supervision of:  Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay

• One of first initiatives after:  Taking oath on 10 May 2026

• First phase sanctioned strength:  36 posts

• Head of force:  Inspector General of Police (IG)

• Full breakdown:

  • 1 IG

  • 1 SP

  • 2 DSPs

  • 4 Inspectors

  • 8 Sub-Inspectors

  • 20 other ranks

• Purpose:  Prevention and protection in women’s safety

• Key tasks:

  • Identify vulnerable areas

  • Conduct surveillance

  • Deploy at bus stands, railway stations, educational institutions

• Complaint handling:  Receive complaints related to women’s safety

• Coordination:  With government departments and NGOs for rescue and awareness

• Women’s safety policing in India:  Preventive policing, surveillance, complaint redressal, coordination with local bodies