NEW DELHI, September 16, 2026 – India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi to lodge a strong formal protest over a maritime incident that resulted in a collision between naval units of the two countries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly condemned the “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct” of Pakistani naval forces during the encounter, which occurred in international waters in the North Arabian Sea.
According to officials familiar with the matter, the incident unfolded on the evening of September 15 while a frontline Indian Naval warship was conducting a routine surveillance mission. A Pakistani naval ship reportedly closed in on the Indian vessel at high speed, executing unsafe and unprofessional maneuvers that ultimately led to the physical collision. While this sudden maritime encounter has significantly escalated diplomatic tensions, initial assessments indicate that no major damage to the vessels or casualties have been reported thus far.
Characterising the incident as a matter of grave concern, New Delhi utilized diplomatic channels to convey its serious apprehensions regarding the blatant breach of professional maritime standards by the Pakistani naval personnel involved. The Indian government has firmly urged Pakistan to implement immediate and appropriate measures to ensure such dangerous incidents are not repeated. This unprecedented collision adds a fresh and highly volatile maritime dimension to the already sensitive and strained bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations.
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