Telangana Greyhounds get new shooting range at Rajendranagar

DGP CV Anand with Anil Kumar, Director General of Police (Operations) and head of the Greyhounds and OCTOPUS units, and other senior officers at the Telangana Greyhounds facility in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, on Saturday.

Director General of Police C.V. Anand on Saturday inaugurated the SPS OODA Shoot House at the Telangana Greyhounds facility in Rajendranagar, with the unit asked to maintain its strength at no less than 700 personnel, and continue rigorous operational training.

The new facility has been named after martyrs Sandeep, Pavan and Sridhar. The OODA concept, which stands for Observe, Orient, Decide and Act, has been incorporated into its training approach to help commandos assess situations, make decisions and respond quickly.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Anand described the Telangana Greyhounds as a model for police forces across the country and said the unit, along with OCTOPUS, played an important role in addressing threats such as Naxalism, terrorism and hijackings. He recalled the role played by the Greyhounds in tackling Naxalite activities and terrorist threats during the 1980s.

The DGP called for continuous training in jungle warfare and operations in rugged, hilly terrain, and asked personnel to remain prepared to respond to emergencies, including hijackings and terrorist attacks. He also urged the team to secure first place in the All India Police Commando Competition scheduled to begin in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on February 2, 2027. The Telangana Greyhounds secured fourth place in the competition held two years ago.

Mr. Anand also referred to the unit’s parade during the National Unity Day celebrations at Kevadia in Gujarat on October 31, which received appreciation. He commended personnel who had excelled in training and marksmanship.

Anil Kumar, Director General of Police (Operations) and head of the Greyhounds and OCTOPUS units, said special measures were being taken to improve personnel’s physical fitness, operational briefing skills and firing capabilities. Several senior police officers and Greyhounds personnel attended the inauguration.