Residents of Uttar Manipur village in Gharamora Union, Homna upazila of Cumilla, staged protests demanding the arrest of those responsible for the brutal killing of a mother and two children. Sixteen days have passed since the February 16–17 night when unidentified assailants entered the home of expatriate Zahidul Islam and slit the throats of his wife Papia Akter Sukhi, their four-year-old son Hossain, and five-year-old nephew Zubair. Police recovered the bodies from three separate rooms and completed autopsies, but no arrests have been made.

The killings have sparked fear and anger in the community. On Wednesday, locals held a human chain, protest march, and rally at Uttar Manipur Bazaar, chanting for justice and demanding exemplary punishment for the killers. Speakers, including family members and local figures, condemned the crime and urged authorities to identify and arrest the perpetrators quickly.

Homna police said multiple teams from PBI, DB, CID, and RAB are investigating but have yet to find clues or suspects. The lack of progress has deepened frustration among residents and the victims’ families.