New Delhi, May 15 -- The Central government has revoked the security clearance of Turkish ground-handling company Celebi NAS Airport Services, citing national security concerns.

Celebi handles about 70 per cent of ground operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, including passenger handling, load control, cargo services, postal services, warehouse management, and bridge operations. It also operates at multiple airports across India.

The decision comes amid growing backlash after Turkiye extended support to Pakistan during heightened tensions with India.

In an official order, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) stated: "The security clearance in r/o Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd, under t...