Khammam Lorry Driver Found Dead; Family Alleges Harassment by Finance Recovery Agents

KHAMMAM: A 57-year-old lorry driver was found dead inside his vehicle in Khammam district on Saturday, October 10. His family has alleged that pressure from a private finance company’s recovery agents over overdue loan instalments contributed to his death.

The deceased was identified as Arvapalli Venkanna, a resident of Danavaigudem in Khammam rural mandal. According to his family, he had borrowed money from Sri Ram Finance to purchase a vehicle but was unable to pay three monthly instalments due to financial difficulties.

Family Alleges Repeated Pressure

The family alleged that recovery representatives had been pressuring Venkanna to clear the pending instalments immediately. They reportedly warned him that the vehicle would be seized if he failed to make the overdue payments.

Venkanna had allegedly requested additional time to arrange the money, but his request was reportedly rejected. The circumstances surrounding his death have raised concerns about the methods used by loan recovery agents when dealing with borrowers facing financial hardship.

Survived by Wife and Two Sons

Venkanna is survived by his wife and two sons. His family is seeking attention to the circumstances surrounding his death and the alleged pressure over the outstanding loan.

Further details regarding the police investigation and any official action against the finance company or its recovery representatives were not available in the information provided.

Concerns Over Loan Recovery Practices

The incident highlights concerns about responsible loan recovery practices and the need for borrowers to be treated fairly and lawfully, particularly when they face financial difficulties.