Kanpur tobacco tycoon’s son plows into locals in speeding Lamborghini – the India news we know so far

New Delhi: A high-end Lamborghini driven by the son of a tobacco tycoon in Kanpur allegedly plowed through a busy stretch of VIP Road in upscale Gwaltoli area, injuring at least six people.Recalling the horrific incident, eyewitnesses told news agency PTI that the vehicle first hit an autorickshaw and then hit a stationary motorcycle, throwing the rider nearly 10 feet into the air.The car was mounted on the front wheel of the motorcycle and after being dragged for a distance, it hit a telephone pole and stopped.The police swung into action, first filing an FIR against an “unidentified person” and then eventually arresting Shivam Mishra.“The accident took place around 3.15 pm near Rev-3 Mall when the luxury car allegedly driven by Shivam Mishra, son of businessman KK Mishra lost control and rammed into people and several cars standing on the roadside, triggering panic in the area,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Atul Kumar Srivastava told Press Trust of India (PTI) on Sunday.

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Is the Baron’s son drunk?Asked whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Atul Kumar Srivastava said it would be known once the investigation is completed.How far along has the investigation progressed?bjpKanpur MP Ramesh Awasthi said police were taking appropriate action and the accused was the son of a businessman. An FIR has been registered and strict action will be taken against him, he said.“We will not protect anyone. The name of the accused has been released and he will be sent to jail,” the BJP MP told news agency ANI. Who is the tobacco tycoon?KK Mishra is the owner of Banshidhar Exports Pvt. Ltd., supplies tobacco to gutka manufacturers in the region.One of the injured, Taufiq, a resident of Yamunaganj, was thrown several meters and suffered serious leg injuries. The remaining injured suffered broken bones and bruises, police said.After the accident, angry locals gathered at the scene and surrounded the car, forcing the driver to stay inside.Witnesses said tensions escalated when the personal bodyguard accompanying the defendant tried to fight off the crowd and became aggressive.Police rushed to the spot, rescued the driver and shifted him and the injured to a private hospital. The damaged Lamborghini was seized and taken to a police station, officials said.Who is Shivam Mishra?Shivam Mishra is well known in elite social circles for his passion for exotic cars. Over the years, the family’s collection, which includes some of the world’s most expensive marques – Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren – has regularly graced their residences in Delhi and Kanpur.While police are investigating the circumstances of the accident that injured three people, the incident has also brought renewed attention to the Mishra family’s lavish lifestyle, which was characterized by ultra-luxury cars, high-profile social events and a past income tax probe.Sources familiar with the early investigations said luxury cars worth more than 1 billion rupees had been found parked at properties linked to the family, underscoring the scale of their wealth and habits.Apart from cars, Shivam Mishra also makes headlines for throwing lavish parties.Victim claims misconductAt the police station, the victim and local residents accused the accused associate of inappropriate behavior and claimed that the police were soft on him due to the influence of his family. Some claimed there was pressure to compromise.One of the injured, Sonu Tripathi, told the media that he and his cousin were standing near the motorcycle when the car hit them.He said his cousin fell and the other two people were thrown to the sidewalk. “We have filed a complaint,” he said.