Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh OCTOPUS Team Secures Second Place in National Counter-IED Exercise
Imagine a big competition where different police teams from all over the country practice how to find and safely get rid of dangerous bombs.
The Andhra Pradesh OCTOPUS team, which is a special police unit, did a really great job!
They showed how well-trained and skilled they are.
They didn't win first place, but they came in second out of 23 teams.
This shows they are very good at their job of keeping everyone safe from bombs, and it makes their home state proud.
The Andhra Pradesh OCTOPUS team achieved second place in the 9th National Joint Counter-IED Exercise ‘Visfot Kavach-IX’.
The exercise was held at the NSG training centre in Manesar, Haryana, from November 10 to 14.
A total of 23 teams from various State Police and Central Armed Police Forces participated.
The OCTOPUS team demonstrated exceptional training, operational capabilities, and execution.
The competition aimed to enhance national capabilities in tackling IED threats and exchange best practices.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh OCTOPUS team
- What
- Secured second place in the 9th National Joint Counter-IED Exercise ‘Visfot Kavach-IX’
- When
- November 10-14
- Where
- National Security Guard (NSG) training centre, Manesar, Haryana
- Why
- To strengthen the nation’s ability to tackle IED-related threats, evaluate bomb detection, identification, and neutralization skills, and exchange best practices.
- Event Name
- 9th National Joint Counter-IED Exercise ‘Visfot Kavach-IX’
- Location
- NSG training centre, Manesar, Haryana
- Dates
- November 10-14
- Participating Teams
- 23 teams from State Police units and Central Armed Police Forces
- OCTOPUS Team Leaders
- Inspector V. Kumar and Inspector T. Gopichand