The attacks on Indian properties could apparently take place undisturbed and without any intervention by the body of officials responsible for order. In fact, certain elements within the army openly chose the side of the army taking part in the coup.
Angrebene på indiske ejendomme kunne åbenbart finde sted uhindret, uden at ordensmagten greb ind, og desuden valgte elementer inden for hæren åbent kupmagernes side.