Who is Shivam Mishra? Tobacco Business Heir Booked After Reckless Lamborghini Crash Leaves Three Injured

Shivam Mishra, known for his lavish lifestyle and links to a prominent tobacco business family, is back in the spotlight after a high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur left three people injured on Sunday.

The luxury car, reportedly worth around Rs 10 crore, went out of control and struck multiple vehicles, prompting police action and raising fresh questions about Mishra's past controversies.

High-Speed Luxury Car Crash Draws Police Action

The accident occurred at around 3:15 pm near Rev-3 Mall when the Lamborghini rammed a Bullet motorcycle from behind before colliding with an auto. The vehicle then mounted the footpath, injuring another young man.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Kanpur) Atul Kumar Srivastava said, "This accident occurred near Rev-3 Mall. The Lamborghini went out of control, collided with several vehicles, and ended up on the footpath. Several people were injured in the incident."

Police have seized the car and registered an FIR. Witnesses at the scene claimed the vehicle was moving at very high speed, while some alleged that Mishra appeared intoxicated. However, officials have not confirmed this, and the medical report is awaited.

Family Denies Intoxication, Cites Medical Condition

Rejecting claims of drunken driving, Mishra's family stated that he has been suffering from seizures for the past six months and is undergoing treatment in England. According to them, he may have lost consciousness while driving.

Security personnel travelling behind his car in a Fortuner reportedly broke the Lamborghini's window to pull him out before rushing him to a private hospital.

Crowd Gathers, Brief Scuffle Reported

The dramatic crash quickly drew a large crowd, with locals surrounding the damaged supercar. A brief scuffle was reported between bystanders and Mishra's security guards before the situation was brought under control.

Authorities are now awaiting the medical examination to determine whether alcohol played any role in the incident.

A Lifestyle That Previously Attracted Tax Scrutiny

This is not the first time Shivam Mishra has made headlines. In 2024, the Income Tax Department conducted raids on Banshidhar Tobacco Limited, a company linked to his father, across nearly 20 locations in five states.

Officials said the firm declared an annual income of Rs 20 to 25 crore, but its actual turnover was estimated at Rs 100 to 150 crore. Authorities also alleged violations of GST rules and large-scale tax evasion.

Mishra attracted significant attention during the raids after multiple luxury cars were recovered from his residence in Vasant Vihar, Delhi. All the vehicles reportedly carried the number 4018, with their combined value pegged at around Rs 50 crore. One Rolls-Royce alone was said to be worth Rs 16 crore. Investigators also reported recovering Rs 4.5 crore in cash and jewellery valued at Rs 7 crore.