A local court on Wednesday declined the surrender request of Mohan Lal, who claimed he was driving the Lamborghini that rammed into pedestrians and vehicles on VIP Road in Gwaltoli earlier this week. Lal had also sought bail and the release of the luxury vehicle, but both requests were turned down after prosecutors clarified that he is neither named nor listed as an accused in the case.
In a sworn statement submitted before the court, Lal asserted that he, not Shivam Mishra, the son of the car&rsquo;s owner, was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. However, investigators said that Mishra&rsquo;s name has surfaced during the probe, while Lal has not been identified as a suspect so far.
The accident occurred around 3 pm on Sunday, leaving multiple people injured. One of the victims, 18-year-old e-rickshaw driver Mohd Taufeeq, later filed a police complaint. Although initial allegations suggested Mishra was driving, his father maintained that a hired driver was operating the vehicle.
Lal stated that he had been employed as a driver and claimed he attempted to control the situation after noticing Mishra appearing unwell. He also maintained that he remained at the accident site and later visited the police station.
Meanwhile, the complainant&rsquo;s legal representative indicated that Taufeeq has identified Lal as the driver and agreed to a settlement after receiving compensation.
Authorities continue to rely on preliminary evidence that suggests Mishra may have been driving, though technical and forensic analyses are still pending to confirm the sequence of events. The Lamborghini has been seized for investigation, and officials said a charge sheet will be filed once evaluations and witness statements are completed.
Legal experts note that surrender is typically applicable only when a person is formally accused or wanted in a case, a condition that investigators say does not currently apply to Lal.

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February 12, 2026 | 09:53 IST