Indian, Pakistani naval vessels collide in Arabian Sea, tensions soar
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains·
Maritime security and EEZ disputes: a key GS2 International Relations and security study.
Why in news
Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collided in the Arabian Sea, leading to mutual diplomatic protests and accusations regarding Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) violations.
Background
The collision involved the Indian vessel INS Kolkata and a Pakistani naval vessel in the Arabian Sea. Pakistan alleged the Indian ship entered its EEZ, while India maintained it was in international waters conducting routine surveillance.
Facts for Prelims
- FactINS Kolkata: An Indian Navy vessel involved in the Arabian Sea collision.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the recent naval incident in the Arabian Sea, consider the following statements:
- The collision involved the Indian vessel INS Kolkata.
- The incident led to mutual diplomatic protests and accusations.
- India maintained that the vessel was in its Exclusive Economic Zone.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: India maintained it was in international waters conducting routine surveillance.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of establishing robust maritime bilateral mechanisms to prevent escalation of naval incidents in the Arabian Sea.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional vacuum: Absence of a formal maritime hotline or de-confliction mechanism between India and Pakistan
- Jurisdictional friction: Overlapping claims and surveillance activities in the Arabian Sea's Exclusive Economic Zones
Keywords: Maritime security · De-confliction · Exclusive Economic Zone · Diplomatic protest · Bilateral mechanisms
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