Pakistani troops gather next to a burnt plane inside the naval aviation base following an attack by militants in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday, May 23, 2011. – Photo by AP

KARACHI: The team investigating the attack at the PNS Mehran Base in Karachi last week, recorded statements from the victims of the assault on Friday, DawnNews reported.

According to sources, the investigation team visited PNS Shifa Hospital and met with 14 officers and personnel who were injured in the attack, and recorded their statements.

The sources also stated that the injured victims told the investigation team that the attackers were already inside the naval base at 9:30pm.

The victims have been restricted from using mobile phones until the investigation is complete.

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