Kanpur, Feb 12 (NationPress) Shivam Mishra, the son of Uttar Pradesh tobacco mogul K.K. Mishra, who is the primary suspect in the Kanpur Lamborghini crash incident, was apprehended on Thursday morning and subsequently brought before the court following a standard medical evaluation, according to Kanpur Nagar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Atul Kumar Srivastava.

In an interview with IANS, Srivastava revealed that the police had received credible information regarding Mishra's location, leading to the mobilization of teams for his arrest.

"We obtained intelligence indicating he was present. Our units quickly swung into action, arresting him, and he has now been presented in court," he stated.

The DCP further mentioned that the next steps would proceed according to the court's instructions. “Further procedures will be conducted as directed by the court. Five teams were established to investigate this case, and through their collaborative efforts, he has been apprehended,” Srivastava told IANS.

The police's inquiry has confirmed that Mishra was indeed behind the wheel of the Lamborghini during the accident. “Our investigation has clearly established that at the time of the crash, Shivam Mishra was driving the vehicle. We possess sufficient evidence, which will be presented to the court,” he affirmed.

“Further legal actions will be taken based on the honorable court’s guidance,” Srivastava added.

In the crash, six individuals sustained injuries. Initial reports suggest that the Lamborghini first collided with a rickshaw before smashing into a parked Royal Enfield motorcycle. The motorcycle's rider was reportedly thrown around 10 feet from the impact. Following this, the Lamborghini mounted the bike's front wheel and dragged it for a considerable distance before crashing into an electric pole, ultimately coming to a stop.

Witnesses recounted that private security personnel accompanying Mishra tried to disperse the crowd and whisk him away from the site before law enforcement arrived.

Mishra’s arrest on Thursday followed significant events on Wednesday.

A preliminary investigation indicated that Mishra was operating the vehicle, leading to his inclusion in the case. The charges against him involve negligent and reckless driving, endangering lives, and inflicting harm through dangerous actions.

However, on Wednesday, an individual presented himself in a Kanpur court, asserting that he, rather than Mishra, was driving the vehicle during the incident. Identifying himself as Mohan, he claimed to be the designated driver.

Mohan alleged he lost control of the vehicle after Mishra experienced a sudden seizure moments prior to the crash. Mishra’s family had previously stated that he suffers from epilepsy.

Mrityunjay Kumar, an attorney representing the Mishra family, argued: “Shivam was not driving; his driver, Mohan, was. This is an accident case. Since he was not behind the wheel, there should be no case against him.”

Nonetheless, the police maintained that the evidence indicated Mishra was indeed the driver, including videos that allegedly show him being extracted from the driver's seat following the collision. One such video reportedly depicts a man carrying Mishra away from the driver's seat, while shocked bystanders are heard urging others to continue filming.