Kerala Police forms 'Speak Up' task force on domestic violence under IG Ajeetha Begum

9 October 2026

The Kerala Police has formed a special task force named Speak Up to deal with domestic violence, and an order announcing its formation has been issued.
IG Ajeetha Begum leads the task force.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that over the past seven years 92 women have died in Kerala as a result of domestic violence.
A special control room will register complaints quickly, and complaints can be made through a digital helpline, WhatsApp and a dedicated mobile app.
The task force is to prevent domestic abuse and to provide legal assistance, counselling, safe accommodation and livelihood support.
Police intervention will give priority to the privacy of survivors.