Kerala Police launches 'Speak Up' task force against domestic violence

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 8 (UNI) The Kerala Police has launched a special task force, 'Speak Up', to prevent domestic violence and ensure safety, legal assistance and other support for survivors. Inspector General of Police Ajitha Beegam IPS has been given special charge of the initiative, aimed at encouraging women facing domestic abuse to break their silence and seek help. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the message of 'Speak Up' was that women should not continue to suffer in silence and that the police would intervene firmly in cases of domestic violence. "Domestic violence is a silent killer that destroys women mentally…