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OCTOPUS Conducts Counter‑Terror Mock Drill in Hanamkonda, Telangana
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:32 AM
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The OCTOPUS unit of Telangana's security forces carried out a counter‑terrorism mock drill in Hanamkonda, showcasing coordinated response tactics.
The OCTOPUS team, a specialised unit of Telangana's security apparatus, staged a counter‑terrorism mock drill in the city of Hanamkonda. The exercise was conducted on a designated training ground and involved simulated terrorist scenarios to test rapid reaction capabilities.
The drill featured coordinated actions among police, paramilitary and local emergency services, focusing on threat identification, containment, and neutralisation. Participants practiced crowd‑control measures, tactical entry, and communication protocols under realistic conditions.
State officials observed the exercise, emphasizing its role in enhancing preparedness against potential terror threats in the region. The drill underscores Telangana's commitment to maintaining a high level of operational readiness among its security forces.
The drill featured coordinated actions among police, paramilitary and local emergency services, focusing on threat identification, containment, and neutralisation. Participants practiced crowd‑control measures, tactical entry, and communication protocols under realistic conditions.
State officials observed the exercise, emphasizing its role in enhancing preparedness against potential terror threats in the region. The drill underscores Telangana's commitment to maintaining a high level of operational readiness among its security forces.