During an interview at a private news channel, General Bilal Akbar said that most criminals sought refuge in interior Sindh and that kidnapped persons from all over the country as well as Karachi, were hidden in Sindh. D.G. Rangers Sindh stated that as per the National Action Plan, action was now being conducted throughout the province.

He also revealed during the course of the discussion that Afghan nationals in Karachi were involved in criminal activities. General Bilal also disclosed that some criminals from South Punjab also took refuge in Sindh. He however, reaffirmed the resolve that none would be spared in the operation.