An exchange of gunfire occurred between the Bangladesh Army and members of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) in the Pineong Para area of Hafchhari Union, Ward 9, under Guimara upazila of Khagrachhari district on the morning of June 26, 2026. During the clash, UPDF Guimara unit organizer Sujendra Chakma, also known as Jhimith Chakma, was shot and later detained by the army.

Police confirmed that the injured detainee was handed over to Guimara Police Station. Officer-in-Charge Sohrawardy stated that Jhimith Chakma faces seven cases, including two with arrest warrants, one of which involves murder charges. He was taken to Matiranga Hospital for treatment, and preparations are underway to file a new case over the latest incident.

The report did not mention any other casualties or further details about the circumstances of the gunfight or subsequent operations in the area.