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India Protests Pakistan Maneuver After INS Kolkata Collision

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 4:05 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

PNS Hunain collided with INS Kolkata in the North Arabian Sea on 15 September 2026.
India said Pakistan’s high-speed overtaking maneuver violated Article 10 of the 1991 agreement.
INS Kolkata sustained no major damage and continued its surveillance mission.
PNS Hunain returned to harbour with a large dent and four injured crew members.
India summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires and lodged a protest.

History

Historical Context

In December 1971 Pakistan’s only submarine, PNS Ghazi, sank off Visakhapatnam while trying to mine the Indian coast, killing 93 crew; India and Pakistan still dispute whether depth charges or an internal explosion caused the loss. The incident’s legacy resurfaced with the 15 September 2026 collision of Pakistan’s PNS Hunain and India’s INS Kolkata, sparking renewed calls for clearer maritime rules.

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Story summary

PNS Hunain collided with INS Kolkata in the North Arabian Sea on 15 September 2026.
India said Pakistan’s high-speed overtaking maneuver violated Article 10 of the 1991 agreement.
INS Kolkata sustained no major damage and continued its surveillance mission.
PNS Hunain returned to harbour with a large dent and four injured crew members.
India summoned Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires and lodged a protest.

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