Pakistan's Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudry vowed that the government will not show any leniency toward those involved in attacks targeting KFC outlets in various parts of the country. Charged mobs fueled by anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments attacked and vandalized KFC outlets, forcing customers and staff to leave. Chaudry stated that the government will ensure protection for foreign investment and that those involved in the attacks will not be shown leniency. He also emphasized that such attacks will be treated similar to when a terrorist attacks an unarmed man.