Naval collision: Pakistan says ‘unacceptable action’, summons Indian envoy
· World · Indian Express
Pakistan summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad following a naval collision in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, 2026. Islamabad claimed its navy was conducting the biennial SEASPARK-26 exercise in its Exclusive Economic Zone when an Indian warship carried out aggressive manoeuvres, leading to contact with PNS Hunain. The incident occurred about 120 nautical miles from the Gulf of Oman, with Pakistani officials stating the PNS Hunain was damaged and returned to port, while the Indian vessel continued its surveillance mission. Pakistan accused India of violating international law and the 1991 bilateral agreement on military exercise notifications, calling the action highly provocative and unacceptable. The Indian side had previously lodged a strong protest over the unprofessional conduct of Pakistani naval units following the same incident.
Why it matters
The collision risks escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in a strategically vital maritime region, potentially disrupting naval operations and raising concerns about adherence to existing de-escalation mechanisms. It underscores the fragility of bilateral naval communication protocols amid ongoing deployments in the North Arabian Sea by both navies.
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