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The shocking Lamborghini crash that left more than six people injured in Kanpur on February 8 has snowballed into a controversy over police conduct, alleged preferential treatment, and delayed action against a powerful business family.
What began as a hit-and-run case against an “unknown driver” has now put the city police on the defensive, forcing the Police Commissioner himself to step in, name the accused, and take disciplinary action against an SHO.
#WATCH | On the Lamborghini accident in Kanpur, an eyewitness, Sonu Tripathi, says, “… The car hit an autorickshaw, and its speed increased. The car rammed into the bullet bike and hit a pole after that. After the accident, his (Shivam Mishra) bouncers broke the glass of the… pic.twitter.com/zrjJAwm5uG
— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2026
What happened on February 8?
The incident occurred around 1:45 pm near Jhula Park Chauraha on VIP Road under the Gwaltoli police station limits. A high-speed Lamborghini, later identified as a limited-edition model worth nearly Rs 14 crore (registration number DL-11 CF 4018), rammed into a parked motorcycle, hit pedestrians standing by the roadside, and injured several others in quick succession.Eyewitnesses said the luxury car first hit an auto, then crushed a Bullet motorcycle, throwing its rider nearly 10 feet into the air.
Why was FIR filed against unknown driver?
Despite the severity of the crash and the presence of the driver at the spot, police registered a First Information Report (FIR) late Sunday night against an “unknown driver”, citing only the vehicle number. This move triggered widespread outrage, with locals accusing the police of shielding the accused because of his family’s clout.
As pressure mounted, Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal addressed the media on Monday, confirming that the investigation had revealed the driver to be Shivam Mishra, son of prominent tobacco trader KK Mishra. “The complainant did not know the name of the car driver at the time of filing the FIR. Hence, the case was registered against an unknown person based on the vehicle number,” the Commissioner said, adding that Shivam Mishra’s name would now be formally included in the FIR.
The Commissioner also ordered the seizure of the Lamborghini and said a police team had been sent to the Mishra residence to probe all aspects of the case, including claims of a medical emergency cited to justify Shivam’s release from the police station. “The investigation will also establish whether the accused had any medical issue and why the car was covered at the police station,” he said.
#WATCH | CCTV visuals of the Lamborghini car accident in Kanpur, provided by Kanpur Traffic Police
As per Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal, the car driven by Shivam Mishra has been seized. An FIR has been registered. pic.twitter.com/v06iFbWGgZ
— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2026
What did the FIR state?
Later the same evening, around 5:30 pm, Gwaltoli SHO Santosh Gaur was placed under line hazir (removed from active duty) on charges of negligence, marking the first visible action against alleged lapses by the local police.
According to the FIR lodged by Mohammad Taufeeq, a resident of Chaman Ganj Ghusiyana, he was standing near his friend’s Bullet motorcycle when the Lamborghini, coming from the Parmat side, rammed into the bike and hit him, causing serious injuries to his left leg. “Several other people were also injured after coming under the car,” Taufeeq stated.
What was Shivam Mishra’s medical emergency?
However, what followed the accident has raised even more troubling questions. Eyewitnesses and victims allege that Shivam Mishra was found in the driver’s seat and taken to the police station but released without a mandatory medical examination. Police claimed he had a medical emergency, yet no clear details of hospital admission were initially provided.
Car parked in SHO spot, why the VIP treatment?
Adding to the controversy, the Lamborghini was parked inside the police station in a spot usually reserved for the SHO’s official vehicle and covered with a black sheet, an act widely perceived as VIP treatment. Only after images went viral on social media was the car shifted elsewhere within the station premises.
Handled softly?
Victims and local residents have listed multiple lapses by the police: failure to arrest the accused immediately, registering the FIR against an unknown driver despite the accused being present, allowing alleged bouncers of the Mishra family to misbehave with victims at the police station, and not conducting a technical inspection of the vehicle even a day after the accident.
On Monday afternoon, police also visited Shivam Mishra’s residence but reportedly returned without any concrete action after family members did not open the door, further fuelling allegations of soft handling.
The case has also drawn political attention. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya reacted to the incident, stating, “Whoever causes an accident will face action. No one will be spared.”
What are the charges?
The FIR in the Lamborghini crash has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including Section 281 (dangerous driving on a public road), Section 125 and 125(B) (rash or negligent acts endangering life and causing grievous hurt), and Section 324(4) (mischief causing property damage). These sections carry provisions of imprisonment ranging from three months to three years, along with fines.
Previous controversy involving Shivam Mishra
Shivam Mishra, known for his fondness for luxury cars and high-profile parties, has previously been in the spotlight after the Income Tax Department conducted raids on his father’s company, Banshidhar Exports Pvt Ltd, about two years ago. The firm supplies tobacco to leading gutkha manufacturers in Kanpur. During the raids, luxury cars worth over Rs 60 crore, including a Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ferrari, McLaren, and Lamborghini, were reportedly seized, and alleged tax evasion exceeding Rs100 crore came to light.
