On 15 September, a naval incident unfolded in the North Arabian Sea when an Indian Navy frigate collided with a Pakistani fishing vessel. The Pakistani boat suffered damage to its hull, sparking a diplomatic row between the two countries. Indian officials stated that the collision was accidental and that the ship was operating in a legally permissible zone, referencing Article 10 of the 1991 Agreement on Maritime Cooperation. Pakistan, however, contended that the Indian vessel had deliberately struck its fishing boat and demanded an investigation. The incident highlights the fragile maritime relations between India and Pakistan and underscores the importance of adhering to international maritime agreements.
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Indian Navy Frigate Collides With Pakistani Fishing Vessel in Arabian Sea
On 15 September, an Indian Navy frigate reportedly collided with a Pakistani fishing vessel in the North Arabian Sea. The Pakistani boat sustained damage, prompting Pakistan’s authorities to accuse India of a deliberate act. India maintains the incident was an accidental collision, citing Article 10 of the 1991 maritime cooperation agreement as the basis for its claim of lawful conduct.
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Indian Navy Frigate Collides With Pakistani Fishing Vessel in Arabian SeaPhoto via The Hindu — National
