With reference to the maritime collision in the Arabian Sea, consider the following statements: 1. The collision involved the Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata. 2. India lodged a formal protest on September 16, 2025. 3. The incident occurred in the North Arabian Sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India rejects Pakistan’s allegations regarding collision of Indian, Pak ships in Arabian Sea

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 19 September 2026

Maritime security and diplomatic protocols: a relevant GS2 International Relations and security case study.

Why in news

India rejected Pakistan's allegations regarding a collision between the Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata and the Pakistani ship PNS Hunain in the Arabian Sea.

Background

The collision occurred on September 15, 2026, in the north Arabian Sea during a routine surveillance mission by INS Kolkata. India summoned the Pakistani Chargé d'Affaires on September 16 to lodge a formal protest against Pakistan's claims of provocative actions.

Facts for Prelims

FactINS Kolkata: Indian Navy warship involved in the collision
FactPNS Hunain: Pakistani naval ship involved in the collision
PlaceNorth Arabian Sea: Location of the maritime collision
FactSeptember 16, 2026: Date India summoned the Pakistani Chargé d'Affaires to lodge a protest

Prelims practice question

With reference to the maritime collision in the Arabian Sea, consider the following statements:

The collision involved the Indian Navy warship INS Kolkata.
India lodged a formal protest on September 16, 2025.
The incident occurred in the North Arabian Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The protest was lodged on September 16, 2026.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of maritime security and the role of international maritime regulations in managing naval tensions in the Arabian Sea.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Maritime sovereignty: Conflict between EEZ claims and freedom of navigation
Diplomatic friction: Impact of naval incidents on bilateral maritime cooperation
Regulatory compliance: Enforcement of international maritime safety protocols in contested waters

Keywords: Maritime Security · EEZ · Diplomatic Protest · Naval Surveillance · International Maritime Law

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