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Indian, Pakistani naval vessels collide in Arabian Sea; New Delhi protests
India has lodged a formal protest after one of its naval ships collided with a Pakistani vessel in international waters of the Arabian Sea. New Delhi alleged the Pakistani unit approached at high speed and executed unsafe manoeuvres prior to the incident.
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The collision between the two naval ships occurred in international waters of the Arabian Sea, according to statements from Indian authorities. India's Ministry of External Affairs said the Pakistani naval unit was responsible for the unsafe approach and manoeuvring that led to the incident.
New Delhi has formally protested the encounter through diplomatic channels, expressing concern over the Pakistani vessel's conduct in the shared maritime zone. The incident underscores ongoing tensions between the two nations' armed forces operating in strategic waterways of the Indian Ocean region.
No significant damage was reported from the collision, and both vessels were able to continue their operations following the encounter. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under review by Indian naval authorities.
Incidents involving naval vessels from India and Pakistan in the Arabian Sea have periodically strained bilateral maritime relations. The two countries maintain overlapping claims and interests in several areas of the Indian Ocean, where freedom of navigation and safe passage remain contentious issues between New Delhi and Islamabad.