Pakistani and Indian Navy Ships Collide in International Waters

A Pakistani naval vessel collided with an Indian Navy ship in international waters, prompting India to lodge a strong protest. The incident involved close-in manoeuvring by the Pakistani ship, which approached the Indian warship at high speed, officials said.

The Ministry of External Affairs advised the Affaires of Pakistan to convey to the concerned Pakistani authorities the need for all military units to observe due care and respect the provisions of relevant agreements between the two sides. This was to prevent any repeat of such incidents, the ministry said. Officials aware of the matter described the episode as a collision caused by the Pakistani vessel's unprofessional and unsafe approach.

India has instructed its Affaires in Islamabad to lodge a similar protest with Pakistan. The Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi was also approached with a strong protest over the incident, which was seen as a breach of naval protocols.