While the rebellions in Milan and Venice were being suppressed, the Austrian Empire began a severe crackdown on internal security. First, numerous members of the Hungarian Independence Organization were arrested in the Hungarian Region, followed by the destruction of many cult organizations.
In just one month, over 150,000 people were apprehended, which alarmed Franz so greatly that he hastily ordered a halt. Continuing this expansion would affect the economy back home.
However, individuals and social groups suspected of involvement in the rebellion or inclined towards independence were still not spared.
Originally having an unsavory background, if the government wished to find a charge, there would be no difficulty in doing so. As prime targets, these people were not even eligible for deportation to the colonies; they had to join the Road Repair Army.
