Tension erupted in Fatehabad Union of Debidwar upazila, Cumilla, after allegations surfaced that the union’s administrative officer (secretary) Abu Hanif held a secret meeting with murder accused and Union Parishad chairman Kamruzzaman Masud. The incident occurred on Monday morning at the Fatehabad Union Parishad office, where an angry crowd reportedly assaulted the secretary following the news of the meeting.

According to local sources, Kamruzzaman Masud, also the general secretary of the local Awami League, is accused in five cases, including three murder and assault cases linked to the 2024 anti-discrimination movement in Debidwar. After a change in government, he went into hiding, was later arrested, and spent about eight months in jail before being released on bail. Locals claimed he recently sought to resume his duties with administrative approval, sparking public outrage.

Police confirmed receiving a complaint regarding the assault. The Debidwar police officer-in-charge stated that the matter is under investigation and legal action will follow discussions with senior officials.