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UP Police to go undercover as 'Huriyars' during Lathmar Holi in Mathura
Updated On: 22 February, 2026 07:57 PM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondent
District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said elaborate security arrangements have been made from Barsana to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
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The centuries-old tradition of Lathmar Holi, in which women playfully strike men with sticks, will be celebrated in Barsana on February 25. File Pic
To avert any untoward incidents during Holi celebrations in Mathura, including the renowned Lathmar Holi in Barsana, security personnel will mingle with crowds disguised as ‘Huriyars’ and regular devotees to monitor suspicious elements, news agency PTI reported.
The centuries-old tradition of Lathmar Holi, in which women playfully strike men with sticks, will be celebrated in Barsana on February 25.
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