Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Ashwin Mushran Responds to Goa Crash Claims, Warns Against Posts
Actor Ashwin Mushran was involved in a controversy after a car he was traveling in collided with a scooter in Goa.
Two people were injured in the crash.
A local leader alleged that the car was being driven on the wrong side of the road.
He also made claims about what happened after the collision.
Police said Ashwin was not driving the car.
They registered a case against his driver, Vasant Puttappa Laman.
Ashwin posted a video suggesting that some information being shared was not verified.
He said people spreading such information should expect a response.
Actor Ashwin Mushran appeared to respond to allegations involving a Goa collision through an Instagram video and caption.
Mushran warned that people posting what he considers unverified information should expect a response.
Local leader Amol Kanekar alleged that Mushran’s car hit a biker while allegedly traveling on the wrong side of the road.
Police said Mushran was not driving and registered a case against his driver, Vasant Puttappa Laman.
Two people were injured when the car collided with a scooter in Quepem, Goa, according to police.
- Who
- Actor Ashwin Mushran, his driver Vasant Puttappa Laman, a biker, and local leader Amol Kanekar are connected to the incident.
- What
- A car carrying Mushran collided with a scooter, injuring two people, followed by allegations and Mushran’s response to online claims.
- When
- The accident occurred before Mushran posted his response on Friday, August 21; the articles do not specify the accident date.
- Where
- The collision occurred in Quepem village in Goa’s Kushawati district.
- Why
- Mushran posted the video to challenge what he described as venomous or unverified information about the incident.
Allegations About the Collision
Police and Mushran’s Account
Who was driving
Allegations About the Collision
Amol Kanekar’s allegations focused on Mushran’s involvement in the collision and alleged that he was driving on the wrong side of the road.
Police and Mushran’s Account
A police official said Mushran was not driving; police identified his driver, Vasant Puttappa Laman, as the person behind the wheel.
Conduct after the crash
Allegations About the Collision
Kanekar alleged that Mushran and his wife argued with locals instead of apologizing.
Police and Mushran’s Account
Mushran did not provide a detailed statement in the reported video, but his caption said he would respond to unverified information.
Information being circulated
Allegations About the Collision
Claims about the accident, including an allegation involving a bone fragment and the car’s tyre fender, circulated online.
Police and Mushran’s Account
Mushran suggested that some of the information was inaccurate or unverified and indicated that he had facts others did not.
- Incident
- A car carrying Ashwin Mushran collided with a scooter in Goa.
- Injuries
- Police said two people were injured.
- Reported location
- Quepem village, Goa’s Kushawati district.
- Driver named by police
- Vasant Puttappa Laman, 32.
- Police action
- A case was registered against the driver of Mushran’s car.
- Mushran’s response
- He posted an Instagram video and warned against sharing unverified information.