A shocking incident unfolded in Kanpur this past Sunday when a high-speed Lamborghini plowed through a crowded stretch of VIP Road, leaving several people hurt and the city buzzing with anger and questions.
It happened around 3:15 pm near the Rev-3 Mall in the busy Gwaltoli area. Eyewitnesses described a black Lamborghini Revuelto—worth crores—barreling down the road way too fast. The car first smashed into an autorickshaw, then slammed into a parked motorcycle, sending the rider flying several feet through the air. It kept going, mounting the pavement, hitting pedestrians, and eventually crashing into an electric pole before coming to a stop.
At least six people were injured. One victim, Taufiq Ahmed from Yamunaganj, suffered serious leg injuries and was thrown meters away. Others ended up with fractures, deep bruises, and other painful wounds. They were quickly rushed to nearby hospitals, where some are still recovering.
The driver? Police and locals say it was Shivam Mishra, the 45-year-old son of prominent tobacco businessman KK Mishra, who owns Banshidhar Exports Pvt. Ltd. (a company that supplies tobacco for gutkha makers in the region). Shivam was allegedly behind the wheel of the family-registered supercar.
People at the scene claimed he was drunk and tried to speed away right after the crash, with bouncers from a following vehicle jumping in to help him escape. But furious bystanders surrounded the car and held him until police arrived. Viral videos circulating online show the chaos, including one clip of Shivam being whisked away by associates shortly after the impact, fueling even more public outrage.
The Lamborghini was immediately seized and towed to Gwaltoli police station. An FIR was registered the next day (Monday) against an “unidentified person” under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, based on complaints from the injured. Due to mounting pressure and public anger, Shivam’s name was added to the FIR a day later. Reports say he was detained for questioning, and authorities are investigating claims of drunk driving, including possible medical tests.
The Mishra family has pushed back, saying Shivam suffered a sudden medical issue—like a seizure or dizziness—that caused him to lose control, rather than intoxication or recklessness.Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Atul Kumar Srivastava confirmed the basics and said a full investigation is on, including checks on any black-box data from the car.
This isn’t the first time the family’s flashy lifestyle has made headlines—past reports mention their collection of luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Porsche, and more, often with the same fancy number plates). But this crash has hit a nerve, reigniting heated discussions about road safety in crowded cities, the dangers of speeding supercars in urban traffic, and whether money and connections sometimes shield people from quick accountability.For now, the injured are healing, the police are digging deeper, and Kanpur residents are left hoping justice moves fast—no matter who’s involved.
