Martial law was instituted as looting and pillaging of deserted stores increased. The protest evolved into riots and widespread looting. It was consumed with riots and widespread looting. Paris was soon consumed by riots, chaos, and widespread looting. Incidents of looting and revenge-killing were widespread. There were widespread incidents of looting and revenge-killing. Talat Pasha ordered an investigation for the looting and destruction of Greek villages by bandits. As famine spread, looting and crimes were widespread. There were reports of violence, looting and sexual assault. Rates of theft increased, with criminals looting houses and stores. Their activities included Operation Simsim, which engaged in burning, looting, and killings of locals. Despite the massive looting and violence that had accompanied it, only one homicide occurred. In February 1912, troops were looting shops and stealing from rich commercial areas. This resulted in the widespread looting and burglary. Many quarters were ruined by fire, siege, or looting.