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India Protests Pakistani Naval Ship Collision at Sea
A Pakistani naval ship and an Indian Navy ship touched each other at sea.
India said this happened in international waters in the Arabian Sea.
One report said it happened on the evening of September 15, although another report did not give a date.
Indian sources said the Pakistani ship moved quickly across the Indian ship’s path after warnings were issued.
India called the action unsafe, unacceptable, and unprofessional.
India also said the action broke a safety rule agreed to by both countries.
That rule says their naval ships and submarines should stay at least three nautical miles apart in international waters.
India protested to Pakistan’s diplomat and asked its own diplomat in Islamabad to lodge a similar protest.
India summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the collision.
The Pakistani naval vessel collided with an Indian Navy unit in international waters in the Arabian Sea.
Indian sources said the incident occurred on September 15 after PNS Hunain made a high-speed manoeuvre near the Indian warship.
India said the conduct was unacceptable and unprofessional and violated Article 10 of a 1991 bilateral agreement.
No major or structural damage, injuries, or loss of capability were reported on the Indian side, according to Indian officials and sources.
- Who
- A Pakistani naval vessel, identified by Indian sources as PNS Hunain, collided with an Indian Navy unit; India summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires.
- What
- A collision at sea prompted India to lodge a strong diplomatic protest and cite an alleged violation of a bilateral naval-safety provision.
- Where
- The incident occurred in international waters in the Arabian Sea, with one report identifying the North Arabian Sea.
- When
- Indian sources said the collision occurred on the evening of September 15; another report said the timing was not immediately clear, while the protest was made on Wednesday.
- Why
- India said the Pakistani vessel’s conduct was unsafe and violated Article 10 of the 1991 agreement requiring naval ships and submarines to maintain a minimum three-nautical-mile separation.
India’s account
Pakistan’s position
Cause and conduct
India’s account
India described the Pakistani vessel’s manoeuvre as unsafe, unacceptable, and unprofessional, saying it led to the collision despite warnings.
Pakistan’s position
The reports provide no response or account from Pakistan about the cause of the collision or the conduct of its naval vessel.
Agreement compliance
India’s account
India said the incident violated Article 10 of the 1991 bilateral agreement on naval separation and military movements.
Pakistan’s position
Pakistan’s view on whether the agreement was breached was not reported.
Key facts
- Vessel identified by sources
- PNS Hunain, a Pakistani offshore patrol vessel commissioned in July 2024.
- Location
- International waters in the Arabian Sea; one report specified the North Arabian Sea.
- Reported date
- The evening of September 15, according to Indian sources; one account said the timing was unclear.
- Damage and casualties
- India reported no major or structural damage, injuries, or loss of capability.
- India’s response
- India summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest.
- Agreement cited
- Article 10 of the April 1991 Agreement on Advance Notice on Military Exercises, Manoeuvres and Troops Movements.
- Safety distance
- The agreement requires the countries’ naval ships and submarines to remain at least three nautical miles, or about 5.6 kilometres, apart in international waters.
Quotes
India’s Ministry of External Affairs
India’s foreign ministry, which issued the statement about the incident and protest
“The Charge d'Affaires of the High Commission for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs today and a strong protest was lodged with him over the unacceptable and unprofessional conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea that led to a collision with a unit of the Indian Navy.”
thehansindia.com
“The Charge d'Affaires of Pakistan was advised to convey to the concerned Pakistani authorities the need for all military units to observe due care and respect the provisions of the relevant agreements between the two sides in order to prevent any repeat of such incidents.”
thehansindia.com
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