Tamil Nadu Launches Singappen Special Force

Tamil Nadu launched the Singappen Special Task Force on 9 June 2026 at Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Chennai. The all-women police unit functions under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister and is led by Inspector General of Police K Bhavaneeswari.

Formation and Administrative Structure

The Singappen Special Task Force was among the first orders signed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay after he took office on 10 May 2026. The force has a sanctioned strength of 36 posts in its first phase. The sanctioned posts include one Inspector General of Police, one Superintendent of Police, two Deputy Superintendents of Police, four Inspectors, eight Sub-Inspectors, and 20 personnel from other ranks.

Operational Mandate

The unit has been created for women’s and children’s safety across Tamil Nadu. Its duties include identifying vulnerable areas, increasing surveillance, conducting patrols, and taking prompt action on complaints. The force covers public places such as bus stands, railway stations, educational institutions, and IT hubs.

Personnel and Field Deployment

Eighteen sub-inspectors were deputed to the force on an On Duty basis in the last week of May 2026. Two of these sub-inspectors were drawn from the Cyber Crime Wing. A unique uniform has been introduced for the women police personnel attached to the force.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Singappen Special Task Force is an all-women police unit in Tamil Nadu.
• Rajarathinam Stadium is located in Egmore, Chennai.
• Inspector General of Police is a senior rank in the Indian police hierarchy.
• Bus stands, railway stations, educational institutions, and IT hubs are listed as patrol locations for the force.

Police Organisation in India

Police is a State subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Indian police system includes ranks such as Inspector General of Police, Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Inspector, and Sub-Inspector.