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India Rejects Pakistan's Account of Warship Collision in Arabian Sea
New Delhi dismissed Islamabad's version of events surrounding the collision between INS Kolkata and PNS Hunain, saying Pakistan's response was evasive. India contended the Pakistani vessel's dangerous overtaking maneuver caused the incident, violating both international maritime rules and a 1991 bilateral agreement.
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India's Ministry of External Affairs has firmly rejected Pakistan's characterization of last week's collision between the Indian Navy destroyer INS Kolkata and Pakistan's frigate PNS Hunain in the Arabian Sea. Officials described Pakistan's response as dismissive and lacking substance.
According to India's account, the collision resulted from a dangerous overtaking maneuver by PNS Hunain. New Delhi asserted that the Pakistani vessel's actions constituted a clear violation of international maritime regulations governing safe passage at sea.
The incident also breached the Code of Conduct agreed between India and Pakistan in 1991, which establishes protocols for naval operations and incident prevention in shared waters. The agreement aims to reduce risks of unintended escalation through established communication and safety procedures.
The collision occurred in international waters and involved minor damage to both vessels, with no reported casualties. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between the two nations' militaries operating in the same maritime region.