A shocking case has emerged from the Nigohan police station area on the outskirts of Lucknow, where a labourer alleges he was abducted by a loan recovery agent, held captive for days and forced to give blood, all over a dispute involving unpaid mobile phone instalments.
How It Began?
The victim, identified as Naval Kumar, a resident of Rajaramkheda Purhiya village, had purchased a Samsung phone worth Rs 21,500 nearly a year ago from a local shop under a zero down payment scheme, with monthly instalments of Rs 2,799 fixed for a year. According to the family, when the very first instalment came due, representatives from the shop had already taken the phone back, yet the instalment demands reportedly continued.
The Alleged Abduction
As per the complaint filed by the family, on September 8, 2026, around 5 pm, a recovery agent identified as Shubham Singh, along with associates, allegedly arrived at Naval’s home and took him away on a scooter. He was reportedly held at an undisclosed location for several days and made to perform labour during captivity.
The Blood Extraction Claim
In what has stunned locals and police alike, Naval alleged that during his captivity, he was taken to a facility where one unit of blood was forcibly drawn from him. His family says the accused then contacted his elder brother, Rajkumar, demanding Rs 2,799 through an online transfer, followed by a further demand of Rs 12,500 for his release, along with threats to throw him into the Gomti river if the money was not paid.
Videos Surface Online
Visuals purportedly showing the victim recounting his ordeal, along with another video from his brother detailing the incident, have circulated widely on social media.
Here is what the victim said:
लखनऊ : ये दिल दहला देनी वाली घटना राजधानी लखनऊ की है। एक युवक ने क़िस्त पर मोबाइल लिया। सभी किस्ते समय से दे रहा था, उसके बाद भी रिकवरी एजेंट ने युवक को उसके घर से उठाया और बहाने से लखनऊ ले आया।
किस्त न भरने के आरोप पर युवक को बंधक बनाया। उसका 1 यूनिट खून निकालकर भेजा और युवक… pic.twitter.com/GBE5kGvAkh
— Ashish Paswan (@ashishpaswan0) September 15, 2026
Here is what the victim’s brother said:
लखनऊ निगोहा अंतर्गत मोबाइल की किस्त न दे पाने पर रिकवरी एजेंट की हैवानियत,26 सौ की किस्त के लिए शुभम सिंह नाम के रिकवरी एजेंट ने निकलवा लिया एक यूनिट ब्लड,घर पर बंधक बनाकर 4 से 5 दिन रखा मजदूरी करवाई मारा पीटा @nsitharamanoffc रिकवरी एजेंट की गुंडई बढ़ती चली जा रही है?@Uppolice pic.twitter.com/e8aALjiTQF
— PUNEET MOHAN (@Puneetmohanlive) September 14, 2026
Released After Police Intervention
Five days after he went missing, and following mounting pressure once the family filed a complaint, Naval was reportedly released and brought home in a cab, with the fare said to have been paid by his brother. The family claims that when they initially sought police action, they were discouraged and warned that Naval himself could be implicated if they pursued the case further.
Case Registered, Probe Underway
A formal case was registered on Monday after Naval’s mother approached a senior police officer over the alleged inaction, and an investigation to trace and act against those involved is currently underway. Police are yet to make a public statement on the specifics of the case beyond confirming the probe.
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Khushi Patel is a Senior Sub Editor at NewsX, covering automotive, technology, Lifestyle, entertainment, and mainstream news. She previously worked as a Copy Editor at Times Network and has written automotive editorial content, including comparison pieces, for TimesDrive.
