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India lodges formal protest after naval vessels collide in international waters
India has registered an official complaint with Pakistan following a collision between naval ships in international waters on September 15. The incident has raised fresh tensions between the two South Asian neighbours.
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The collision occurred in international waters, according to Indian officials who confirmed the September 15 incident. New Delhi has formally communicated its concerns to Islamabad through diplomatic channels regarding the maritime accident.
The nature of the collision and the extent of any damage to the vessels involved remain unclear. Neither country has released detailed statements about the circumstances leading to the incident or the condition of the ships.
The incident marks another point of friction between India and Pakistan in the Indian Ocean region, where both nations maintain active naval operations. Maritime incidents between the two countries' armed forces have occasionally sparked diplomatic rows in the past.
The formal protest underscores the sensitive nature of naval operations in the region and the importance both nations place on maritime security. Officials from both countries have yet to provide comprehensive details about the collision or any plans for further dialogue regarding the matter.