Archive · 21 Jul 2026
OCTOPUS Relocates to Greyhounds Campus for Counter-Terror Readiness
The OCTOPUS, a special commando force in Hyderabad, is moving from Ibrahimpatnam to the Greyhounds campus in Gandipet.
This move will help them respond faster to terror attacks in the city, work better with other police units, and use the existing facilities more efficiently.
The old training center will still be used for special courses.
The new location will also provide better access to supplies, healthcare, and other amenities, which will help keep the commandos motivated and improve their performance.
OCTOPUS is relocating from Ibrahimpatnam to Greyhounds campus at Gandipet for strategic and operational advantages.
The move aims to enhance operational preparedness, quicker response times, and better coordination with other agencies.
The existing training infrastructure at Ibrahimpatnam will continue to be used for special and refresher courses.
The Gandipet campus has adequate facilities to accommodate both OCTOPUS and Greyhounds commandos.
The relocation is expected to improve morale and retention of commandos due to better access to amenities.
- Who
- Organization for Counter Terrorist Operations (OCTOPUS)
- What
- Relocation of OCTOPUS to Greyhounds campus at Gandipet
- When
- Approval granted by the police department
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- For strategic and operational advantages, including quicker response times and better coordination.
Strategic Advantages
Operational Continuity
Strategic and Operational Advantages
Strategic Advantages
The relocation enhances operational preparedness, quicker response times, better coordination, and improved administrative efficiency.
Operational Continuity
The existing training infrastructure at Ibrahimpatnam will continue to be used for special and refresher courses.
- Organization
- Organization for Counter Terrorist Operations (OCTOPUS)
- Current Location
- Ibrahimpatnam
- New Location
- Greyhounds campus at Gandipet
- Established Year
- 2007
- Greyhounds Established Year
- 1989
- Response Time
- 15-45 minutes to high-value targets in Cyberabad and Hyderabad