Gautam Singhania slams Lamborghini after Rs 10 crore car catches fire in Bengaluru: Not 'rare'

Raymond's chairperson and managing director Gautam Singhania has questioned luxury car maker Lamborghini after one of their Rs 10 crore models caught fire on a busy street in Bengaluru on Sunday evening.

The Lamborghini Aventador belongs to social media influencer Sanjeev, known to his 1.4 lakh Instagram followers as Nimma Mane Maga Sanju. Visuals of the incident went viral, showing flames erupting from the rear of the vehicle—where the engine is located—as bystanders rushed to douse the fire using water, sand, and a fire extinguisher. No serious injuries were reported.

Resharing the video on X, Singhania wrote, "This isn’t a 'rare incident' anymore. It’s a pattern.
Why is Lamborghini silent? Why are their cars catching fire? Are their cars safe? Should they be allowed in India?"

Initial speculation suggested the car was completely gutted, but Sanjeev later clarified that the damage was “minor.” “The car is safe. It was a small fire, and we managed to control it quickly,” he said in a follow-up post.

Sanjeev, who identifies as a farmer, is known for his fleet of high-end cars and his signature gold jewellery, often seen draped around his neck and wrists. The cause of the fire remains unknown, though the incident has sparked fresh concerns about the safety of supercars on Indian roads.