PNS Hunain violated maritime norms: India rejects Pak's claims over naval collision
· World · Times of India, Hindustan Times
India has rejected Pakistan’s claims over the September 15 collision between the Indian Navy’s INS Kolkata and Pakistan Navy’s PNS Hunain in the North Arabian Sea, stating that PNS Hunain conducted a dangerous overtaking maneuver violating a 1991 bilateral agreement and international maritime rules. The Pakistani ship allegedly breached Article 10 of the 1991 agreement by coming within three nautical miles of INS Kolkata at high speed, while Pakistan disputes India’s account, accusing INS Kolkata of aggressive maneuvers. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called Pakistan’s response ‘usual prevarication’ and reiterated that the incident occurred in international waters, not Pakistan’s exclusive economic zone as claimed by Islamabad. The collision caused no major damage to INS Kolkata, which remains operational at sea. Both nations have exchanged protests, with India advising Pakistan to adhere to maritime norms to prevent future incidents.
Why it matters
The dispute escalates tensions between India and Pakistan, risking further naval friction in a region already volatile due to geopolitical rivalries. For Indian naval operations, this reinforces the need for strict adherence to maritime protocols, while Pakistan’s denial could strain diplomatic trust, potentially impacting broader India-Pakistan relations and regional stability in the Arabian Sea.
Read the original report — Times of India
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