Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Kolkata Police Enhance Security for India-South Africa Test at Eden Gardens
The police in Kolkata are making sure a big cricket game between India and South Africa is very safe.
They are adding more police officers around the big stadium called Eden Gardens and all over the city.
They are also making special rules for cars and trucks to help people get to the game easily and to keep everyone secure.
The police will protect the players too, making sure they can travel safely from their hotel to the stadium.
These extra safety steps will be in place for all five days of the game, and the police might change the rules if they need to based on how many people are around.
Kolkata Police have significantly increased security around Eden Gardens Stadium for the India-South Africa Test match.
Comprehensive security arrangements are in place at the stadium and surrounding areas.
Protection has been enhanced for both teams, including secure travel.
A detailed traffic advisory has been issued, including restrictions on goods vehicles during match days.
Security and traffic guidelines may be adjusted based on real-time conditions and crowd movement.
- Who
- Kolkata Police
- What
- Beefed up security and issued a traffic advisory for the India-South Africa Test cricket match
- When
- Security measures implemented before and during the match days (November 14-18)
- Where
- Eden Gardens Stadium and surrounding areas in Kolkata
- Why
- To ensure comprehensive security arrangements for the match and regulate traffic flow.
- Event
- India-South Africa Test Cricket Match
- Venue
- Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata
- Match Dates
- November 14-18
- Security Measures
- Beefed up security around stadium and metropolis, protection for teams, modified public transport routes, goods vehicle prohibition (7 am-7 pm on match days)
- Traffic Advisory
- Issued to regulate movement around Maidan and Eden Gardens
