Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Complainant's Stance, Court Rejects Driver's Claim

A high-profile Lamborghini crash occurred in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, causing injuries to approximately six people. The luxury vehicle, a Lamborghini Revuelto reportedly valued at around ₹10-12 crore, collided with an auto-rickshaw, a Royal Enfield motorcycle, and pedestrians near Jhula Park Crossing in the upscale Gwaltoli area. Initial reports and police statements identified Shivam Mishra, son of prominent tobacco businessman K.K. Mishra, as the person allegedly driving the speeding car. The incident sparked public outrage, particularly after the First Information Report (FIR) was initially registered against an "unknown person." However, following mounting pressure and investigation, Shivam Mishra's name was subsequently added to the FIR. Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Atul Kumar Srivastava asserted that their investigation, which included examination of CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts, and electronic evidence such as Shivam Mishra's mobile location, strongly indicated that Mishra was indeed behind the wheel at the time of the crash. Videos surfaced showing bouncers pulling a man, identified as Shivam Mishra, from the driver's seat immediately after the accident, further corroborating the police's stance. The case took a dramatic turn when Shivam Mishra's lawyer, Mrityunjay Kumar, and his family claimed that Mishra was not driving the Lamborghini. They stated that Mohan Lal, a designated driver employed by the Mishra family, was at the wheel. Mohan Lal later appeared before a Kanpur court, surrendering and claiming responsibility for the accident. He alleged that Shivam Mishra suffered a seizure moments before the crash, causing him to lose control. The defense also contended that security personnel broke the car's window to extract both the driver and Shivam Mishra, suggesting that the video evidence was incomplete or misleading. Adding another layer to the controversy, the injured complainant, Mohammad Taufiq, who suffered serious leg injuries in the crash, also presented an affidavit in court. In this affidavit, Taufiq stated that Mohan Lal, not Shivam Mishra, was driving the luxury car and indicated a desire to settle the matter. This 'complainant's twist' was a significant development, as it contradicted his initial FIR and aligned with the defense's narrative. However, the Kanpur district court, after considering the arguments, rejected Mohan's surrender application. The court noted that police reports consistently identified Shivam Mishra as the accused driver and that Mohan's name had not emerged during the official probe. The court explicitly refused to accept the new version of events presented by the driver and the complainant, upholding the police's investigation that placed Shivam Mishra behind the wheel. The court has reserved its final order in the case, signifying that while new claims were introduced, the official judicial process is leaning towards the police's initial findings. This incident has brought renewed attention to Shivam Mishra, who is known for his opulent lifestyle and collection of luxury cars. His family's business, Banshidhar Exports Pvt Ltd, had previously been under the scanner of the Income Tax Department, with raids conducted in 2024 due to alleged discrepancies in tax declarations. The case continues to be closely watched, raising questions about accountability, wealth, and the justice system in India.

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