Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Multi-Agency Mock Drill Conducted at ONGC Godavari Bhawan
Imagine a pretend emergency at an office building.
Several groups, including police and security, practiced what they would do if bad guys tried to take over.
This was called Operation Pushkar.
The Octopus commandos, a special police unit, pretended to stop the bad guys and rescue the hostages.
Other teams like the fire department and medical staff helped out.
The drill lasted four hours and helped everyone practice how to work together to keep people safe.
A multi-agency mock drill, named 'Operation Pushkar,' was conducted at ONGC's Godavari Bhawan.
The exercise simulated a militant intrusion and hostage situation.
Participants included ONGC Security, local police, APSPF, and Octopus Commandos.
Support teams like medical and fire departments also participated.
Octopus commandos secured the area and freed simulated hostages without injuries.
- Who
- ONGC Security, local police, Andhra Pradesh State Police Force (APSPF), Octopus Commandos and support teams
- What
- A multi-agency mock drill to enhance security preparedness.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- ONGC’s Godavari Bhawan, Base Complex in Rajamahendravaram
- Why
- To enhance security preparedness and coordination in the event of a security threat.
- Name
- Operation Pushkar
- Location
- ONGC’s Godavari Bhawan, Base Complex
- Participants
- ONGC Security, Local Police, APSPF, Octopus Commandos
- Scenario
- Militant intrusion and hostage situation
- Duration
- Four hours