Chaos at the Air India colony: Thousands of Job Seekers Create Stampede-Like Situation

Thousands gathered near Mumbai airport for loader job vacancies, causing police to struggle in managing the crowd. No injuries were reported. Authorities later controlled the situation by organizing candidates into smaller groups. The recruitment process continues with a more structured approach to prevent similar incidents.

A stampede-like situation erupted near Mumbai airport as thousands of job aspirants gathered to apply for loader vacancies. Despite police assurances of adequate arrangements, managing the crowd proved challenging.

The incident occurred Tuesday morning but was brought under control later, according to Sahar police officials. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

More than 6,000 candidates converged near the airport, overwhelming the police. Subsequently, authorities decided to organize candidates into small batches to prevent further chaos. On Wednesday, only 550 candidates were processed in three groups, ensuring a smoother recruitment process.

(With inputs from agencies.)