India and Pakistan have reportedly announced to conduct separate naval exercises in the Arabian Sea on August 11-12 near each other’s maritime zones.
According to reports, the exercises will be conducted approximately 60 nautical miles apart.
The announcement came at a time when the tensions between the countries escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. In response to the attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorists’ sites in Pakistan and PoK.
It is the phase when India and Pakistan celebrate their Independence Day on August 15, and Pakistan celebrates on August 14, respectively.
The Indian Navy will conduct its maritime drills from August 11 to 12 off the coast of Porbandar and Okha in Gujarat, News18 reported.
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