Mumbai, May 18 -- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced it is suspending its academic partnerships with Turkish universities, following growing public pressure to sever ties with Turkey over its military and strategic support to Pakistan during the recent Indo-Pak escalation.

"Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of its agreements with Turkish universities until further notice," the institute said in a statement released on Saturday, reported India Today.

The Indian Army's Operation Sindoor-its retaliatory action-was met with countermeasures involving Turkish-made kamikaze drones, some of which were found on Indian territory.

Turkish President Recep Tayy...