Kanpur Lamborghini Crash Leaves Six Injured, Son of Tobacco Tycoon Accused
A high-profile accident involving a luxury Lamborghini has shaken Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with at least six pedestrians injured after the vehicle plowed into them on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:15 pm near the Rev-3 Mall, according to local police reports.
Details of the Accident and Police Investigation
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Atul Kumar Srivastava confirmed that the luxury car, allegedly driven by Shivam Mishra, lost control and crashed into people standing along the roadside as well as several parked vehicles. "The accident triggered significant panic in the area," Srivastava stated in his official remarks to PTI.
While eyewitnesses at the scene claimed the driver appeared to be intoxicated, police authorities have emphasized that this aspect will be clarified only after a thorough investigation. Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal provided additional context on Monday, noting, "It is being said that he has some medical issues," though he did not elaborate further on this point.
FIR Filed and Name Added to Case
An official First Information Report (FIR) was registered in connection with the incident on Monday. Initially, Shivam Mishra's name was not included in the document, but it was added hours later as the investigation progressed. Commissioner Raghubir Lal explained this development, stating, "The FIR of the accident was registered earlier, and now, in our investigation, we have learned that the name of the driver is Shivam Mishra."
Background of the Mishra Family Business
Shivam Mishra is the son of prominent businessman KK Mishra, who owns Banshidhar Exports Pvt. Ltd. This company is a major supplier of tobacco to gutkha and pan masala manufacturers throughout the region. Banshidhar Tobacco Private Limited has established itself as a significant player in the tobacco industry, with reported connections to leading pan masala groups.
Shivam Mishra's Previous Legal and Financial Troubles
Shivam Mishra first entered public attention earlier in 2024 when the Income Tax Department launched an extensive investigation into his family's tobacco enterprise. The department conducted simultaneous raids at twenty different locations across Kanpur, Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat as part of this probe.
Investigators discovered substantial discrepancies between the company's declared annual income of ₹20-25 crore and its actual estimated turnover of ₹100-150 crore. This led to allegations of potential income tax evasion and violations of Goods and Services Tax regulations. Authorities further suspected that funds had been concealed through offshore accounts and manipulated financial records.
Lavish Lifestyle and Asset Seizures
During the Income Tax raids, officials reportedly seized an impressive collection of luxury vehicles from Shivam Mishra's residence in Delhi's Vasant Vihar neighborhood. All vehicles bore the distinctive number plate '4018' and were collectively valued at approximately ₹50 crore. The collection included:
- A Rolls-Royce Phantom worth around ₹16 crore
- A McLaren sports car
- A Porsche luxury vehicle
- The same Lamborghini Revuelto involved in Sunday's pedestrian accident
In addition to the vehicles, authorities confiscated substantial cash amounts during their operations. Initial raids yielded ₹4.5 crore in cash, while subsequent searches uncovered an additional ₹7 crore along with valuable jewellery and other assets. Several expensive watches belonging to Shivam Mishra were also seized, including one diamond-studded timepiece reportedly valued at nearly ₹2.5 crore.
The Kanpur police continue their investigation into Sunday's accident while the Income Tax Department's separate probe into the Mishra family's business dealings remains ongoing. The case has drawn significant public attention due to the combination of luxury vehicles, substantial wealth, and serious allegations of financial irregularities.
