OCTOPUS IG challenges students to cultivate discipline and courage

OCTOPUS commandos demonstrate tactical maneuvers and counter-terrorism techniques to students of Siddartha Public School in Moghalrajpuram, Vijayawada on Friday. | Photo credit: GN Rao

Inspector General of Police (Operations), OCTOPUS (Organization for Anti-Terrorist Operations), Andhra Pradesh, Ch. Srikanth, exhorted the students to cultivate discipline, vigilance and courage and develop a strong sense of service to society.

Addressing students during Police Remembrance Day celebrations at Veeramachaneni Paddayya Siddhartha Public School in Mogalrajapuram on Friday, he emphasized the role of police in protecting citizens and maintaining public safety.

Part of the program was an open exhibition of operational equipment, which was followed by a live tactical demonstration by OCTOPUS members. The demonstrations gave students and visitors an insight into the specialized training, coordination and readiness required for counter-terrorism operations.

The event paid tribute to police officers who laid down their lives in the line of duty and tried to make students aware of the responsibilities and challenges facing the police force.

School Vice-Chairman V. Nagabhushana Rao, Secretary Paladugu Lakshmana Rao, Joint Secretary and Convener Sureddi Vishnu and Governing Body Member Ch. Arun Kumar was present.

Principal Meda Sitaramaiah felicitated the chief guest. Deputy Principal K. Rose Mary, School Principal Ch. Jayalakshmi, Academic Coordinator D. Anuradha and other staff participated in the programme.

Published – 23 Oct 2026 23:18 IST