The incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon when the vibrant orange supercar reportedly lost control while navigating the busy thoroughfare at high speeds. According to the formal complaint lodged by Taufiq Ahmed—one of the victims who suffered severe leg injuries—the vehicle first obliterated a parked Royal Enfield motorcycle before careening into pedestrians. The impact was so violent that Ahmed was thrown several meters from the point of collision. Witnesses at the scene described a chaotic aftermath where the driver, allegedly in an intoxicated state, attempted to flee with the assistance of a private security detail following in a secondary vehicle. These bouncers reportedly attempted to shield Mishra from the gathering crowd, leading to a tense standoff with angry bystanders who eventually smashed the luxury car's windows to prevent his escape.
The delay in naming Mishra in the FIR has become a flashpoint for criticism against the Kanpur administration. While police personnel were present at the site and helped transport Mishra to a private hospital alongside the injured victims, the "unidentified" tag in the preliminary legal document stood in stark contrast to widely circulated mobile footage showing Mishra being extracted from the driver’s seat. Only after a wave of social media outrage and demands for accountability did the investigating officer confirm that the probe had "formally established" Mishra’s presence at the spot, leading to the amendment of the charges.
This controversy adds another layer of notoriety to the Mishra family, which has been under the scanner of federal agencies for over a year. Shivam Mishra’s father, the head of Banshidhar Tobacco Private Limited, was the subject of massive Income Tax raids in 2024 following allegations of significant revenue underreporting. During those searches, investigators uncovered a staggering ₹50 crore fleet of luxury cars, all sharing the signature ‘4018’ license plate number. Ironically, the very Lamborghini Revuelto involved in Sunday’s crash was part of that seized collection, which also included a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a McLaren.
As the six injured victims continue their recovery, the incident has reignited a fierce national debate regarding the "VIP culture" that often pervades road safety and legal accountability in India. The transition from an anonymous FIR to the naming of a powerful businessman's son underscores the pivotal role of public digital evidence in ensuring that influence does not obstruct the wheels of justice. With the investigation now officially targeting Mishra, the focus shifts to whether the judicial process will reflect the gravity of the endangerment caused by high-speed negligence on public roads.
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