Greyhounds personnel inaugurate the SPS OODA Shoot House, named in memory of martyred policemen Sandeep, Pawan and Sridhar. The facility is based on the ‘observe, orient, decide and act (OODA)) concept, which focuses on rapid assessment, informed decision-making and effective response in evolving situations. — DC

Hyderabad:Director-General of Police C.V. Anand has called on the Greyhounds to maintain strong training, discipline and readiness to meet security threats, including Maoism, terrorism and hijackings. He was was speaking at the inauguration of the Greyhounds’ SPS OODA Shoot House at Rajendranagar. The facility is dedicated to police personnel Sandeep, Pawan and Sridhar, who died in the line of duty.

The facility follows the OODA concept — observe, orient, decide and act — which trains commandos to assess situations, make quick decisions and respond effectively.

“Greyhounds and OCTOPUS have played a crucial role in safeguarding internal security. Their operational success has inspired other states to establish similar specialised forces,” Anand said. He urged commandos to follow the principle: “Any time, any situation, ready for action.”

Anand recalled the Greyhounds’ role in combating Naxal activities since the 1980s and said the force had earned national recognition for its professionalism. He also praised its personnel for their parade at the National Ekta Divas celebrations in Kevadia, Gujarat, on October 31.

He asked personnel to maintain their physical fitness and discipline, and said the force would retain at least 700 members. He also called for continued jungle warfare exercises and specialised training in forest areas, including the Karregutta Hills.

Anand said he expected the Greyhounds to win the All India Police Commando Competition, scheduled to begin in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on February 2, 2027. Telangana Greyhounds placed fourth in the competition two years ago, Greyhounds and OCTOPUS chief Dr Anil Kumar told the DGP.

Anil Kumar said the force was giving personnel intensive training in physical fitness, operational briefings and firing skills.

Senior officers at the inauguration included Rajendranagar DCP Srinivas, SP Fatima, Group Commanders M.D. Ashfaq and Venkateshwarlu, Squadron Commander Raju, Camp Commandant Vidyasagar, Communications DSP Salim and Assistant Commandant M.D. Sharif Beg.

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