Hyderabad, Aug. 8 -- Police resorted to force, using batons, to control an unruly crowd of jobseekers that spiralled out of control at the Saroornagar Stadium on Saturday, August 8, as thousands turned up for a recruitment drive by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA).

According to videos from the venue that surfaced on X, more than 15,000 candidates showed up at the venue, far outstripping arrangements made for the walk-in selection process. As the crowd swelled and pushed toward the venue, police reportedly used lathis and barricades to hold back the surge and avert a stampede.

The rush was for a notification issued by HYDRAA inviting applications for 150 posts on a contract basis, comprising 100 DRF As...