Lamborghini crash in Kanpur brings back questions around Shivam Mishra and 2024 I-T raids

A high-speed Lamborghini crash in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur has once again pushed Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco businessman K K Mishra, into national focus. As per sources, it was allegedly driven by son of tobacco tycoon K K Mishra, who rammed into pedestrians and several vehicles. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, leaving at least six people injured, following which police seized the car.

Eyewitnesses claimed that the Lamborghini Revuelto was being driven at a very high speed on Kanpur’s VIP Road and alleged that the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.

The accident revived public attention on the Banshidhar Tobacco Group, a prominent business house that came under scrutiny during major Income Tax raids in 2024 and has since remained linked to controversy.

The Mishra family heads the Kanpur-based Banshidhar Tobacco Group, one of India’s leading suppliers of raw tobacco to pan masala and tobacco brands. Founded nearly 90 years ago, the company is among Kanpur’s oldest industrial establishments. While its roots lie in Uttar Pradesh, the group has expanded its commercial operations to Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat and several other states.

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Shivam Mishra’s Role in the Business

Shivam Mishra currently serves as a director at Banshidhar Tobacco Private Limited and is regarded as the face of the group’s present-day management. Operating between Kanpur and Delhi’s Vasant Vihar, he oversees daily operations, manufacturing, supply chains and financial planning. He has also played a key role in driving the company’s expansion across India.

Income Tax Raids and Controversy

According to India today sources, the group entered the national spotlight in March 2024 when the Income Tax Department carried out searches at over 20 locations linked to the company and its promoters across multiple states. Officials claimed to have recovered large sums of cash, luxury vehicle documents and high-value diamond watches from premises associated with Shivam Mishra. Investigators alleged evidence of tax evasion and undisclosed assets worth crores.

During the raids, authorities also alleged that Shivam briefly pointed a licensed pistol at officials at his Delhi residence before realising their identity, an incident that drew widespread attention.

Luxury Lifestyle and Recent Crash

Shivam Mishra is known for his high-end lifestyle, with reports linking him to luxury cars such as Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche, along with expensive jewellery and watches.

Attention returned sharply after a Lamborghini crash in Kanpur on Sunday, where the vehicle allegedly hit a motorcycle and an auto-rickshaw, injuring several people. Questions over the driver’s identity and omissions in the FIR have reignited debate.

As investigations continue, the crash has once again placed Shivam Mishra and the Banshidhar Tobacco Group under scrutiny, raising broader questions about influence, accountability and the pace of legal action.