At least five people, including a sixth-grade student, were injured when gunfire broke out during an anti-drug human chain in the Katabil area of Cumilla city on Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2026. The injured were taken to a local hospital, and several were reported to have sustained bullet wounds. The student, identified as Ethan Ahmed Prem, aged 12, was initially treated at Cumilla Medical College Hospital before being transferred to Dhaka for advanced care. Police have not yet detained anyone in connection with the incident.

According to local sources, residents organized the human chain to protest against drug trafficking in the area. During the event, a group of assailants attacked the participants, triggering panic and chaos. Law enforcement arrived shortly afterward and brought the situation under control. Police said operations are ongoing to identify and arrest those involved.

Authorities suspect that a local drug dealer named Apu, recently released on bail in a murder case, may be linked to the attack. Multiple police teams are currently conducting raids to apprehend the suspects.