Key Points
OCTOPUS conducted comprehensive security simulation at Indrakeeladri temple
Mock drill addressed potential terrorist threat scenarios
Multi-department coordination demonstrated emergency response protocols
Armed commandos practiced neutralizing potential security risks
As per a release, according to the drill scenario, unidentified threats were reported to have reached Indrakeeladri via the staircase route. Upon receiving this information from temple authorities and One Town police, the OCTOPUS team first convened at the Jammidoddi meeting hall.
As per the release, officials from the temple, police, revenue, and other departments discussed the situation, formulated an action plan based on the temple map, and deployed armed commandos to Indrakeeladri. The team courageously neutralised explosive materials and weapons held by the intruders, took them into custody, and demonstrated how devotees would be safeguarded in such situations.
According to the release, the exercise also guided the roles and responsibilities of temple staff, local police, security personnel, medical teams, and revenue officials during emergencies.
This awareness programme was conducted under the supervision of OCTOPUS Additional SP Sri Raja Reddy and OCTOPUS DSP Sri Tirupatayya, with active participation from temple authorities, One Town police, revenue officers, and fire department personnel.
