Hyderabad: The Telangana Police’s Organisation for Counter Terrorist Operations (OCTOPUS) conducted a mock drill at the historic Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad’s Old City late Saturday night, October 3.
The exercise was aimed at strengthening the preparedness of police and security personnel to respond quickly and effectively during emergency situations.
Personnel from various police and security departments participated in the drill at the mosque. The teams rehearsed emergency response procedures, security measures and rescue operations as part of the exercise.
The mock drill also focused on improving coordination between the participating departments and ensuring a swift response during critical situations.
OCTOPUS is an elite special commando force of the Telangana Police tasked with responding to and thwarting potential terror threats within the state.
