RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: OCTOPUS (Organisation For Counter Terrorist Operations) personnel carried out a mock drills at the Dwaraka Tirumala temple on Tuesday.
OCTOPUS Additional SP Rajareddy and DSP NV Ramana and Bhimadolu CI UG Wilson. The aim of the mock drill, which began in the early hours, was to prevent terrorist attacks and ensure safety of devotees.
DSP Ramana said OCTOPUS conducted the mock drill in coordination with other departments for capacity building and to cut down on response time in case of adverse situations.
Thousands of devotees offer prayers at the Dwaraka Tirumala temple, which is located 70 km from Rajamahendravaram. which is popularly known as Chinna Tirupati.