Pahalgam Attack: Pakistan Issues Fresh Naval Warning Amid Fears Of Indian Navy Action In Arabian Sea

Last Updated:April 26, 2025, 12:35 IST

Pakistan earlier declared a no-fly zone over the Arabian Sea and issued live-fire warnings, urging sailors to stay away from the region

Indian Navy's exercise in Arabian Sea | File Image

Amid rising tensions with India over the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan issued a fresh naval warning in the Arabian Sea, possibly due to concerns about potential Indian naval action.

Pakistan earlier declared a no-fly zone over the Arabian Sea and issued live-fire warnings, urging sailors to stay away from the region, amid reports that it is preparing to test a new missile.

Meanwhile, the INS Surat – the Indian Navy’s warship – successfully intercepted a fast, low-altitude target in the Arabian Sea using the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM).

The cooperative engagement test represents a significant step forward for the Indian Navy, showcasing advances in homegrown technology and operational preparedness.

The test’s timing was significant, coming just hours after Pakistan issued a maritime warning about its own upcoming missile test in the Arabian Sea.

The naval warnings, including the declaration of a no-fly zone over the Arabian Sea, reflect Pakistan’s anxieties and appear to be a precautionary measure against India’s potential retaliation. Such warnings are seen as a country’s effort to secure its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) through extended deployments.

Pahalgaon Terror Attack

At least 26 people were shot dead in Baisaran meadow at a popular tourist site in Kashmir. It was seen as one of the deadliest terror attacks in the region after the 2019 Pulwama bombing.

Following the attack, India announced a raft of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi also announced the shutting down of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme to Pakistani nationals and the scaling down of top officials at the High Commission.

Pakistan rejected India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that any attempt to halt the flow of water would be considered an “act of war." It also threatened to suspend the 1972 Simla Agreement, which validates the Line of Control.

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