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Pakistan Navy intercepts and tracks latest Kalvari class Indian submarine: ISPR

Pakistan Navy intercepts and tracks latest Kalvari class Indian submarine: ISPR
March 3, 2022 Web Desk

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - The Pakistan Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare Unit intercepted and tracked latest Kalvari class Indian submarine on March 1.

In a tweet on Thursday, DG ISPR Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar said that the recent incident being the fourth detection in last five years is reflection of Pakistan Navy’s competence and resolve to defend maritime frontiers of Pakistan.

According to the Pakistan Navy spokesperson, Indian Navy had deployed its submarine against Pakistan with ulterior motives. However, yet again through continuous vigilance and professionalism Pakistan Navy has foiled Indian submarine’s attempt of entering into Pakistani waters.

During prevailing security environment and ongoing Pakistan Navy Exercise SEASPARK-22, the possibility of Indian unit lurking into Pakistan Maritime Zone for reconnaissance and gathering information on exercise was anticipated. Therefore, strict monitoring watch and stringent vigilance procedures were enforced. Resultantly, the Pakistan Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare Unit took the lead and prematurely intercepted and tracked the latest Indian submarine Kalvari on March 1.

The recent incident being the fourth detection in last five years and a reflection of  Pakistan Navy’s  competence and resolve to defend maritime frontiers of Pakistan.