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Defence
India and Pakistan Navy Ships Collide in Arabian Sea, Delhi Ministry Summons Envoy
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 07:32 PM
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An Indian and a Pakistani naval vessel collided in the Arabian Sea, prompting India’s Ministry of External Affairs to summon Pakistan’s envoy in New Delhi for explanations.
Two naval vessels, one from India and the other from Pakistan, reportedly collided while maneuvering in the Arabian Sea. Initial assessments suggest a minor impact with no casualties, and both sides have initiated damage inspections. The incident occurred during routine patrols, and the exact coordinates have not been disclosed.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded by formally summoning the Pakistani High Commissioner in New Delhi. Diplomatic officials sought clarification on the circumstances leading to the collision and emphasized the need for de‑escalation to avoid further maritime tensions.
Both navies have expressed a commitment to investigate the matter thoroughly. While the Indian Navy has launched an internal inquiry, the Pakistani side has also indicated it will conduct its own review. The incident adds to the already sensitive security dynamics in the region’s waters.
The MEA’s action underscores the diplomatic weight attached to maritime incidents between the two nuclear‑armed neighbours. Observers note that such encounters, though rare, can quickly become flashpoints if not managed through established communication channels.
No further details on reparations or operational changes have been released, and both governments have called for calm while investigations proceed.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded by formally summoning the Pakistani High Commissioner in New Delhi. Diplomatic officials sought clarification on the circumstances leading to the collision and emphasized the need for de‑escalation to avoid further maritime tensions.
Both navies have expressed a commitment to investigate the matter thoroughly. While the Indian Navy has launched an internal inquiry, the Pakistani side has also indicated it will conduct its own review. The incident adds to the already sensitive security dynamics in the region’s waters.
The MEA’s action underscores the diplomatic weight attached to maritime incidents between the two nuclear‑armed neighbours. Observers note that such encounters, though rare, can quickly become flashpoints if not managed through established communication channels.
No further details on reparations or operational changes have been released, and both governments have called for calm while investigations proceed.