Kanpur tobacco baron’s son rams Lamborghini into crowd, bouncers assault onlookers, no arrest yet

At least six people were injured on Sunday when a high‑speed Lamborghini Revuelto, allegedly driven by Shivam Mishra , son of tobacco tycoon K K Mishra , crashed into pedestrians and multiple vehicles in the upscale Gwaltoli locality of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred around 3:15 pm near Rev‑3 Mall on VIP Road and sparked public outrage, police action, and a criminal investigation.

According to police and eyewitness accounts, the luxury sports car — reportedly worth around ₹10 crore and powered by a 6,500 cc engine capable of accelerating from 0‑100 km/h in about two seconds — was traveling at high speed when it first hit an autorickshaw. It then mounted a stationary Royal Enfield motorcycle, flinging the rider nearly 10 feet into the air, dragged the bike, hit an electric pole, and came to a halt.

One of the injured, identified as Taufiq Ahmed , suffered serious leg injuries after being thrown several metres. Other victims were treated for fractures and bruises.

Following the collision, Shivam Mishra allegedly tried to flee the scene with the help of private bouncers travelling in a separate vehicle. Videos from the site show the bouncers attempting to escort him away, leading to aggressive behaviour toward onlookers. An enraged crowd then smashed the Lamborghini’s windows and pulled Mishra out of the car before police intervened.

Initial police paperwork listed the accused as an “unidentified person” in the FIR , despite clear video evidence of Shivam Mishra at the wheel. Amid public criticism and viral footage linking him to the crash, police later added his name to the FIR.

Police quickly seized the damaged Lamborghini, conducted crowd control, and shifted the injured and the driver to a private hospital. Officers have stated that the investigation is ongoing to determine key factors, including whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, and that further legal action will depend on the outcome of the probe.

At the local police station, victims and residents voiced frustration, alleging that associates of the accused behaved disrespectfully and that authorities were slow to act because of the family’s influence. Some protesters claimed there was pressure to reach a compromise without strict legal consequences.

The case has drawn wide media attention and reignited public scrutiny of the Mishra family’s wealth and lifestyle. The family’s collection of luxury vehicles, including Rolls‑Royce, Ferrari, and McLaren cars, and past income‑tax raids have fueled broader discussion about privilege and accountability.

Police have confirmed that no arrests have been reported yet beyond the FIR registration, and the probe is ongoing as authorities review CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts, and other evidence.