Bengaluru: Man dies after loan recovery agents knock him off moving motorcycle in Nelamangala

The agents were attempting to seize the vehicle over unpaid loan instalments. | Image for representational purposes only

A 39-year-old man died after recovery agents of a finance company allegedly knocked him off his moving motorcycle while attempting to seize the vehicle over unpaid loan instalments in Nelamangala.

The deceased, Murali, a resident of T. Begur in Nelamangala taluk, succumbed to his injuries at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru late on Saturday (October 31, 2026) night.

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on October 28 when Murali was travelling from Nelamangala to his native village. Near Budihalu, the three agents allegedly intercepted his motorcycle.

Murali reportedly told the agents that he would stop the vehicle ahead and continued riding. However, the agents allegedly chased him and kicked the moving motorcycle, causing him to lose control and fall on the road. He sustained serious injuries.

His wife, Lalitha, rushed him to Victoria Hospital for treatment. Murali was already suffering from kidney failure and undergoing regular dialysis after both his kidneys had failed. His existing health condition, coupled with the injuries sustained in the incident, reportedly complicated his treatment. He succumbed late on Saturday night despite medical intervention.

Accusing the recovery agents of being directly responsible for her husband’s death, Lalitha and other family members demanded action against those involved.

The Nelamangala Rural police have registered a case. The police have formed a special team to trace and arrest the three accused agents.