Kalvari class Indian submarine detected on March 1, ISPR says; recent incident is fourth detection in last 5 years
KARACHI
Pakistan Navy intercepted and tracked the latest Kalvari class Indian submarine off the Pakistani coast and prevented it from entering its waters, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.
This is the fourth time Pakistan has said it had foiled an attempt by an Indian vessel to enter its waters, the ISPR said. “Indian Navy deployed its submarine against Pakistan with ulterior motives,” the ISPR said. “However, yet again through continuous vigilance and professionalism the Pakistan Navy has foiled an Indian Submarine’s attempt to enter Pakistani waters.”
The recent incident is a reflection of the Pakistan Navy’s competence and resolve to defend the maritime frontiers of Pakistan, the ISPR said.
The statement said Pakistan had anticipated the possibility of an Indian unit trying to enter Pakistan waters for reconnaissance and information gathering “during prevailing security environment and ongoing Pakistan Navy Exercise SEASPARK-22.”
“Therefore, strict monitoring watch and stringent vigilance procedures were enforced. Resultantly, Pakistan Navy Anti-submarine warfare unit took the lead and prematurely intercepted and tracked the latest Indian submarine Kalvari on 01 March 2022,” ISPR said.
Last year in October, the Pakistan Navy had thwarted an attempt by an Indian submarine to enter into Pakistani waters. The incident took place on October 16, confirmed the ISPR, adding that the Indian naval submarine had been prematurely detected and tracked by the PN Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
The ISPR had pointed out that the Indian submarine had been “prematurely detected and tracked by PN Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft”.
