Misused My Name, Contact and Address

My office colleague asked for my name and contact details as a reference for his personal loan.And the banker also called me. they asked if it is your number and if it is your address. After that colleague left out his service from my working office. He paid 45% percentage of the taken 3 Lakhs and he is not paying his EMI for 7 months.For that HDFC person contacted me. they said your name, contact, and address in the permanent address of his personal loan. you are responsible for his loan.Now I get to know without my knowledge he misused my name, contact, and address. I haven't signed any documents as well. And it also not my permanent address.It is a rent house. I am also asked the colleague about this. He told me given my details as a reference only.  He told me now he is sick with cancer so unable to pay.HDFC person threatening me you have a responsibility to pay his loan otherwise you both will face legal action of the bank against forged the bank.Does your kind advice pleasewhat to do? pls, help me..Ask your Questions for Legal Consultation:https://www.lawyerchennai.com/legal-consultation/legal-support-for-company-debts-bankruptcy-and-partnership-disputes/https://www.lawyerchennai.com/legal-consultation/legal-consultation-for-a-firm-and-firms-property-case/https://www.lawyerchennai.com/legal-consultation/legal-services-for-a-nclt-case/https://www.lawyerchennai.com/consult-an-advocate/