ndian and Pakistani naval vessels collided in international waters in the northern Arabian Sea, following what India described as unsafe and unprofessional conduct by a Pakistani naval unit. India has summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the incident.
According to India, the Pakistani vessel approached an Indian Navy warship during a routine surveillance mission and made an unsafe change of course, leading to the collision. No major damage has been reported.
India calls Pakistani vessel’s conduct unacceptable
The Ministry of External Affairs described the conduct of the Pakistani naval units as “unacceptable and unprofessional” and asked Pakistan to take the matter up with the relevant authorities.
India has also stressed the need for naval vessels to operate with caution and follow the maritime arrangements agreed between the two countries.
Details of vessels and location not disclosed
The names of the Indian and Pakistani vessels and the exact location of the collision have not been made public. No major damage has been reported from the incident.
The collision comes amid heightened military and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. Reuters reported on September 16 that India had formally summoned Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires over the incident.
