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Vijay to launch Singappen Rapid Response force tomorrow to curb crimes against women

Chennai, June 8 (UNI) 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.
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