New Delhi

After Central government revoked the security clearance of Turkish ground-handling company Celebi, citing national security concerns, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has officially terminated its association with Celebi entities.

This comes after the boycott Turkey call by traders and citizens against Turkey which along with Azerbaijan openly supported Pakistan against India in the recent face off.

"In compliance with the directive from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to revoke the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has formally ended its association with Celebi entities responsible for ground handling and cargo operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)," according to the statement.

Çelebi Aviation was founded in 1958 by theCelebioglu family as Turkey;s firstst private and independent ground handling company. The company has been operating in India for more than 15 years and is a significant player in the private ground handling sector, directly employing over 10,000 Indians.

"Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd were overseeing ground handling and cargo terminal functions, respectively. Following the termination, DIAL is working closely with existing service providers to ensure uninterrupted operations while safeguarding employee welfare. To ensure continuity and operational stability, DIAL is actively coordinating with the existing Ground Handling service providers - AISATS and Bird Group. In case of cargo operation, DIAL is working towards onboarding one of the pre-approved handlers to ensure uninterrupted cargo operations," the statement further reads.

In addition, DIAL has assured that all employees currently on the rolls of Celebi entities for cargo and ground handling services at IGI Airport will be transitioned to the new employer(s) with immediate effect. These employees will continue under their existing terms and conditions of employment.

About 3 lakh Indian tourists, who visit Turkey each year, generate about $1 billion revenue.Amid rising cancellations by Indians of their planned visit to India this summer, the Ankara Tourism has issued an appeal directred at Indias:

No thank you. 🤮#BoycottTurkey #SayNoToTurkey pic.twitter.com/YpTb4yzaSY

— Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@RajeevRC_X) May 13, 2025

Universisities in India are calling off their engagement with the Turkic institutions as anger against the country's brazen behaviour in the name of religion of siding with Pakistan while Indians generously donated  and the government launched Operation Dosti to help Turkey deal with a devastating earthquake last year, grows.

Jamia Milia Islami's announcement on ending association with Turkish institutions

People are sharing information about the Turkish brands avauilable in the Indian markets and asking for their boycott

Terror and Talks Cannot Coexist
Terror and Trade Cannot Go Together
Terror and tourism cannot go together#BoycottTurkey pic.twitter.com/aWKCTC8ET0

— Col AJ🇮🇳 (@ajaykraina) May 14, 2025

Though anger is also targetted at Azarbaijan which openly supports Pakistan, it's more directed at Turkey.

Apple growers of Himachal Pradesh and leaders of the fruit association in Maharashtra are seeking ban on import of Turkish apples.

🚨BIG BREAKING NEWS:

Unstoppable Boycott

Farmers in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, are demanding a BAN on apple imports from Turkey following its SUPPORT to Pakistan amid recent India-Pakistan tensions. #BoycottTurkey#IndiaWillRespond pic.twitter.com/NDM7BfA4FM

— TIger NS (@TIgerNS3) May 15, 2025