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India summons Pakistan’s diplomat over naval collision protest

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

India’s foreign ministry summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat to lodge a strong protest over a naval collision.
The collision occurred Tuesday in international waters of the north Arabian Sea during an Indian surveillance mission.
A Pakistani naval ship accelerated toward the Indian warship, breaching a 1991 pact requiring three-nautical-mile spacing.
Pakistan has not responded after India instructed its diplomat to deliver a matching protest.

History

Historical Context

During the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, the Indian Navy launched Operation Trident, striking Karachi and sinking two Pakistani warships. The Indian Ministry of Defence reported destroying 2,000 tons of enemy tonnage and eliminating 300 crew members in the attack. Today's Indian foreign ministry protest mirrors that 1971 precedent, accusing Pakistan of breaching the 1991 Karachi-Mumbai spacing pact during a surveillance patrol. Repeated maritime violations risk escalating naval confrontations, prompting both governments to reinforce diplomatic channels and consider joint maritime confidence-building measures.

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Story summary

India’s foreign ministry summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat to lodge a strong protest over a naval collision.
The collision occurred Tuesday in international waters of the north Arabian Sea during an Indian surveillance mission.
A Pakistani naval ship accelerated toward the Indian warship, breaching a 1991 pact requiring three-nautical-mile spacing.
Pakistan has not responded after India instructed its diplomat to deliver a matching protest.

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