India Protests to Pakistan Over Naval Collision at Sea
 |
| Indian Navy personnel salute from a naval ship. File photo. |
NEW DELHI — September 16, 2026
India has summoned Pakistan's top diplomat in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over a collision between naval units from the two countries at sea. India's foreign ministry described the conduct of the Pakistani naval units as unacceptable and unprofessional.
The incident involved a Pakistani naval unit and a unit of the Indian Navy. Indian officials said the Pakistani naval conduct led to the collision, but the available information does not provide details about what caused the incident or identify the vessels involved.
India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires in New Delhi to formally convey its protest. Indian officials said the incident occurred in international waters and did not cause major damage.
The Indian ministry said the Pakistani naval conduct was contrary to provisions of a 1991 agreement between India and Pakistan covering advance notification of military exercises, manoeuvres and troop movements. It urged Pakistani authorities to ensure that military units exercise due care and follow relevant agreements to prevent similar incidents.
India has also instructed its Charge d'Affaires in Islamabad to raise the matter with Pakistan's foreign ministry, according to the Indian government statement.
The collision comes against the backdrop of strained relations between the two neighbouring countries. However, the information currently available does not establish that the collision was deliberate or that it represents a broader military confrontation.
Further details about the circumstances of the incident, including the extent of any damage and the response from Pakistani authorities, had not been publicly established in the information available at the time of publication. The incident remains a developing story.
