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Modi Government Revokes Security Clearance to Turkish Ground Service Provider Celebi

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The Indian government has revoked the security clearance to Turkish ground service provider Celebi and its associated companies, citing national security concerns. The move will impact ground handling services at nine airports, including passenger and cargo terminals. The security clearance was revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), a decision that has been hailed as a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that supporting Pakistan will have economic consequences.

Key Takeaways:

  • The security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd (CASIPL) and two other Celebi companies in India has been revoked by the BCAS, effective immediately.
  • The revocation is related to national security concerns, with Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stating that "national interest and public safety are paramount and non-negotiable."
  • Celebi and its associated companies provide ground handling services at nine airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Goa, Cochin, and Kannur.
  • The decision is seen as a clear message from Prime Minister Modi that supporting Pakistan will have economic costs for countries doing so.
  • The move follows Pakistan's use of Turkish-origin drones on Indian cities during Operation Sindoor.
  • Turkey faces widespread backlash for its support of Pakistan, with tour operators reporting widespread cancellations.

Statistics:

  • 9 airports affected by the revocation of security clearance to Celebi and its associated companies.
  • At least 4 Celebi companies in India, including CASIPL, have had their security clearance revoked.
  • 1 Indian aviation minister (Ram Mohan Naidu) has publicly commented on the decision to revoke security clearance to Celebi.
  • 1 Pakistani operation (Operation Sindoor) involved the use of Turkish-origin drones on Indian cities.
  • Widespread cancellations of tour bookings have been reported following Turkey's support of Pakistan.

Sources:

  • Saurabh Sinha, reported by
  • Anon, cited in

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