India Revokes Security Clearance for Turkish Airport Group Celebi

India has immediately revoked the security clearance for Celebi Airport Services India, a branch of Turkey’s Celebi, due to national security issues, as announced by the civil aviation ministry on Thursday.

This decision came just a day after it was reported that many Indians were cancelling trips to popular destinations in Turkey and Azerbaijan. The cancellations followed these countries’ support for Pakistan during the recent conflict with India.

A parent company, Celebi Aviation Holding, operates ground handling services at several major airports in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, but they have not yet provided any comments on this situation.

In repercussions of public outcry, particularly regarding safety concerns, Murlidhar Mohol, the Deputy Civil Aviation Minister, stated that the government received numerous requests demanding the ban on Celebi Airport Services. He acknowledged the gravity of the matter, emphasizing national interests, leading to the revocation of the company’s security clearance.

Countries like Turkey and Azerbaijan, favored budget holiday locales for Indians, also expressed solidarity with Pakistan after India’s military actions.