Nine months after suffering severe eye injuries during the July uprising, many protestors still haven’t regained their vision. Despite being treated at major hospitals, including the National Institute of Ophthalmology, full recovery has remained elusive. In a desperate act of frustration and despair, four injured protesters—Ali Hamza Shimul (19), Md. Sagar (18), Akhtar Hossain aka Abu Taher (22), and Maruf Ahmed (21)—attempted suicide by drinking poison on Sunday while still undergoing treatment. It has also been revealed that three others had similar intentions but refrained after the incident came to light.