Pakistani naval vessel damaged in collision with Indian destroyer in Arabian Sea

A Pakistani naval vessel sustained considerable damage after colliding with an Indian Navy destroyer in the northern Arabian Sea, according to reports on Monday. The incident involved PNS Hunain, a Pakistan Navy ship, and India's Kolkata-class destroyer during what Indian officials described as reckless maneuvering at high speed.

The collision occurred in international waters of the Arabian Sea. Indian naval sources attributed the damage to the Pakistani vessel's unsafe navigation practices during the encounter. The incident has drawn attention to maritime protocols governing naval operations in the region.

India has formally raised concerns about the collision, citing a breach of Article 10 of the 1991 bilateral maritime agreement between the two nations. The accord establishes safety protocols for naval vessels operating in shared waters and requires adherence to established maritime traffic rules.

The incident marks another point of friction between Indian and Pakistani naval forces in the Arabian Sea. Both countries maintain active naval presences in the region, and such encounters have occasionally tested the framework established by bilateral maritime agreements. Officials from both nations are expected to engage through diplomatic channels regarding the circumstances of the collision.