The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Pakistani Chargé d’Affaires to South Block on Thursday to convey an unreserved diplomatic demarche regarding a hazardous maritime encounter in international waters. Indian naval authorities reported that a Pakistani naval vessel performed reckless tactical maneuvers in close proximity to an Indian patrol ship, resulting in a glancing collision that caused minor hull damage.
During the formal meeting, senior Indian diplomats characterized the navigational conduct of the Pakistani crew as reckless, provocative, and in blatant violation of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. The government demanded that Islamabad initiate an immediate professional inquiry into the commanding officer’s actions and enforce strict adherence to standard maritime protocols.
Security analysts noted that while open-sea confrontations between the two neighbors remain relatively uncommon outside territorial disputes, aggressive maneuvering increases the probability of accidental escalation along sensitive maritime transit corridors. Indian frontline naval units operating across the northern Arabian Sea have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance while adhering strictly to rules of engagement.
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