Ludhiana, May 10 -- The rising tension between India and Pakistan cast a shadow on a placement drive organised at the District Bureau of Employment and Enterprises here on Friday. The drive received at least four-five times less candidate turnout than usual.

At least five companies were scheduled to hire for a total of 125 vacancies at the placement drive on Friday. However, in the backdrop of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, only 19 candidates appeared for interviews of which eight were shortlisted.

Head of the bureau, Jeevandeep Singh, said the centre holds such drives every week and witnesses turnout from dozens of candidates every time. He added, "Due to the current scenario, the turnout was four-five times less this ...