Shivam Mishra Arrested in Kanpur Luxury Car Crash Case: 5 Shocking Details Revealed

Shivam Mishra has been arrested in the Kanpur luxury car crash case. Read full details on charges, investigation updates, victim impact, and latest legal developments

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh — In a major breakthrough in the high-profile Kanpur Lamborghini crash case, police have arrested Shivam Mishra, the son of prominent tobacco businessman KK Mishra, four days after a luxury sports car rammed into pedestrians and vehicles on VIP Road, injuring at least six people

The case has sparked widespread public outrage due to the involvement of an ultra-expensive ₹10 crore Lamborghini Revuelto, allegations of reckless driving, and concerns about possible elite influence and legal manipulation.

This article covers the complete timeline, key allegations, court developments, victim accounts, and the bigger public debate surrounding the incident.

The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon around 3:15 PM in the upscale Gwaltoli area of Kanpur, near Rev-3 Mall. According to police and eyewitness reports, the Lamborghini Revuelto, reportedly driven at high speed, first struck an auto-rickshaw, then collided with a parked motorcycle, before ploughing into multiple pedestrians

Witnesses described scenes of chaos as injured victims lay on the road, while the high-end vehicle eventually crashed into an electric pole.

At least six people sustained injuries, including Mohd Taufeeq, an 18-year-old e-rickshaw driver who later filed a formal police complaint.

Shivam Mishra is the son of KK Mishra, owner of Banshidhar Exports Private Limited, a major tobacco supplier in Uttar Pradesh. The Mishra family has previously been in the spotlight following Income Tax raids in 2024, where authorities reportedly seized luxury vehicles worth over ₹50 crore, large sums of cash, jewellery, and high-value watches

Shivam Mishra is known for owning multiple luxury vehicles, many bearing the same signature number plate ‘4018’, including Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Porsche, and Lamborghini models.

This has become the central legal dispute in the case.

Police Version:

Authorities maintain that Shivam Mishra was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. Their claim is supported by:

CCTV footage
Eyewitness statements
Video evidence showing him being pulled from the driver’s seat
Forensic and investigative findings

Defense Claim:

Mishra’s legal team argues that a designated driver named Mohan was driving the car. Mohan even attempted to surrender in court, claiming responsibility for the crash.

However, the Kanpur court rejected Mohan’s surrender, stating that evidence points to Shivam Mishra as the primary accused, not the driver

After days of public pressure and investigation, Shivam Mishra was arrested from a hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment following the crash .

Police confirmed he will be presented before court, and charges include:

Rash and negligent driving
Endangering public life
Causing grievous injury
Additional sections under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Mishra’s family previously claimed he suffers from epileptic seizures, suggesting a possible medical emergency caused the crash.

However, police have not confirmed this explanation and continue to rely on evidence from CCTV, eyewitnesses, and forensic reports .

Authorities have indicated that any medical claim will be evaluated only after expert verification.

The incident triggered massive public backlash after videos circulated online allegedly showing:

Mishra attempting to flee the scene
Private bouncers trying to shield him
An angry crowd smashing the Lamborghini’s windows
Locals pulling him out of the damaged car

The visuals intensified public anger, reigniting debate on VIP privilege, luxury car misuse, and accountability in India.

The area Station House Officer (SHO) was removed from duty

The Lamborghini was seized for forensic examination

Police leadership publicly assured impartial investigation

Authorities warned against any attempts to mislead or manipulate the case

A Kanpur court recently ruled that:

Shivam Mishra is the main accused
Evidence does not support the driver’s surrender claim
The luxury vehicle will remain impounded
Mishra must cooperate with investigators
A technical report on the Lamborghini must be submitted before further legal relief is considered

This judicial intervention has become a key milestone in the case.

Some suffered serious leg and body injuries
One rider was reportedly thrown nearly 10 feet into the air
Victims are receiving treatment at private hospitals
Families have demanded justice and accountability

The incident has once again raised concerns about pedestrian safety, road discipline, and reckless luxury driving in Indian cities.

Whether wealthy individuals receive preferential treatment
The growing trend of reckless driving in luxury vehicles
Gaps in road safety enforcement
Public frustration with perceived VIP legal immunity

Social media platforms have been flooded with criticism, memes, and calls for strict legal action.

Court hearing on police remand
Final forensic analysis of the Lamborghini
Medical verification of Mishra’s health claims
Possible additional charges based on evidence
Compensation and legal support for victims

Authorities have assured that the case will be handled strictly according to law, without bias or influence.

Shivam Mishra Arrested in Kanpur Luxury Car Crash Case: 5 Shocking Details Revealed