KARACHI: Officials of Pakistan Navy on Monday recommended court-martial for three officers allegedly involved in May 22, 2011 attack on PNS Mehran base in Karachi, DawnNews reported.

An investigation committee was constituted after the attack, which after probing for months has recommended to court-martial Base Commander Raja Tahir, Commander of Mehran Base Israr and Lt-Commander Mohammad Absar.

However, the final decision will be taken by the Navy chief and other high ranked officials after going through details of the committee’s recommendation.

The committee has also recommended stringent security measures at all bases including Mehran air base.

On May 22, 2011, armed militants stormed into the naval airbase and destroyed three aircraft and killed six military officials. Five militants were also killed during the operation, which was launched by the security forces to liberate the base which was held by the militants for more than 15 hours.