Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Over 4,000 Police Deployed Ahead of Mathura Janmashtami
Janmashtami is a festival that brings many devotees to Mathura.
Police are preparing for large crowds before the celebrations.
More than 4,000 police personnel will help manage security and traffic.
Extra officers are coming from districts across the Agra Zone.
Most major temples in Mathura will celebrate on September 4.
Nandgaon will hold its celebration on September 5.
The Shri Krishna Janmasthan and Shahi Idgah area has three security zones.
Different police forces will protect the temple area, nearby streets, and the rest of the city.
More than 4,000 police personnel will be deployed for Janmashtami security and traffic arrangements.
Additional police forces have been summoned from all districts of the Agra Zone.
The festival will be held on September 4 at major Mathura temples, including the Shri Krishna Janmasthan complex.
Nandgaon will celebrate Janmashtami on September 5.
A three-tier security plan covers the Shri Krishna Janmasthan and Shahi Idgah complex.
- Who
- More than 4,000 police personnel, central security forces, the Provincial Armed Constabulary, and state police.
- What
- A three-tier security and traffic arrangement is being implemented for Krishna Janmashtami celebrations and the expected influx of devotees.
- When
- The main celebrations in Mathura are scheduled for September 4, while Nandgaon will celebrate on September 5.
- Where
- Mathura, including the Shri Krishna Janmasthan and Shahi Idgah complex; Nandgaon has a separate celebration.
- Why
- To manage visiting devotees, facilitate smooth access for darshan, and maintain security and traffic arrangements.
- Police deployment
- More than 4,000 police personnel
- Additional forces
- Summoned from all districts of the Agra Zone
- Mathura celebration
- September 4
- Nandgaon celebration
- September 5
- Red Zone
- The temple and Idgah area; central security forces are deployed there
- Yellow Zone
- The immediate surrounding area; covered by the Provincial Armed Constabulary
- Green Zone
- The rest of the city; overseen by the state police