India, Pakistan naval vessels collide; MEA summons Pakistan envoy in New Delhi
India has summoned a Pakistani diplomat to protest a naval collision in the North Arabian Sea. The Indian government described the Pakistani vessel's maneuvers as unprofessional and in violation of bilateral maritime agreements.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan and the risk of escalation in maritime zones.
India summoned the Charge d’Affaires of Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) and lodged a strong protest over the “unacceptable” and “unprofessional” conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea, which resulted in a collision with a unit of the Indian Navy.
The collision occurred on the evening of September 15, 2026, when a Pakistan Naval Ship came close to a frontline Indian Naval warship that was on a routine surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea. The Pakistani vessel manoeuvred at high speed in an unprofessional and unsafe manner, leading to the collision, sources said. No damage has been reported.
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