# Pak warship collides with Indian vessel, India summons diplomat 2026-09-16T17:51:28+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets A Pakistan Navy vessel, PNS Hunain, collided with an Indian warship in the North Arabian Sea on the evening of September 15 after manoeuvring in an "unprofessional and unsafe" manner, according to Indian officials. India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires Saad Warraich and lodged a strong protest, stating the incident violated the 1991 bilateral agreement on advance notice for military exercises, which mandates a minimum three-nautical-mile distance between naval vessels. India said no major damage was caused to its warship, while Pakistani sources reported PNS Hunain returned to harbour with severe damage. Pakistan's foreign ministry countered by summoning Indian Charge d'Affaires Satyanjal Pandey and alleging that an Indian vessel carried out "aggressive maneuvers in dangerously close proximity" to a Pakistani naval ship within Pakistan's Exclusive Economic Zone. Islamabad claimed the incident risked escalating tensions and violated international law. The Indian captain was praised by officials for showing restraint. This is the first reported collision between the two navies since the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 triggered cross-border hostilities. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Times of India framed the incident as unprovoked Pakistani aggression, emphasising Indian restraint and the diplomatic protest, while Hindustan Times gave more space to Pakistan's counter-claims of an Indian incursion into its EEZ. The core factual dispute is location: India says international waters, Pakistan says its EEZ. Neither side has released independent evidence. The 1991 bilateral agreement is cited by both to accuse the other of violation. With the Pahalgam conflict still recent, the collision tests whether diplomatic channels can de-escalate or whether this becomes a fresh flashpoint. The next step is the parallel demarches each side has lodged. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com (pro government) Leads with Pakistan aggression, foregrounds Indian restraint and diplomatic protest - hindustantimes.com (neutral report) Provides detailed context on 1991 agreement and history of past collisions, includes both sides - hindustantimes.com (neutral report) Provides detailed context on 1991 agreement and history of past collisions, includes both sides Tags: Indian Navy, Ministry of External Affairs, Pakistan navy, PNS Hunain, Saad Warraich Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pak-navy-ship-pns-hunain-damaged-after-collision-with-indian-warship/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pak-navy-ship-pns-hunain-damaged-after-collision-with-indian-warship/#story-in-brief