FIR against cricketer Shashank Singh and retired IPS father for assaulting a cook

An FIR has been registered against cricketer and Punjab Kings player Shashank Singh for allegedly assaulting and verbally abusing Vipendra Singh, a member of the cooking staff. Criminal proceedings were initiated against three persons, including accusations of bodily harm.

Punjab all-rounder Shashank Singh and his father Shailesh Singh, a former special director general of police, have been named in a criminal case following allegations of assault, verbal abuse and wrongful detention by their home cook.

A First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Ratibad police station in Bhopal on Monday. The case stems from a formal complaint filed by 31-year-old Vipendra Singh Tomar, a native of Rewa district, who had recently moved to the state capital to work at his family’s Nilbad bungalow. The family’s driver, identified as Mishra, has also been named as a co-accused in the case, according to The New Indian Express.

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According to the police, Tomar was allegedly hired on June 25 with the promise of a monthly salary of Rs 15,000, which included free food, accommodation and a vague assurance of help in securing a future government job. However, the complainant claimed that within days of starting, the home environment became intensely hostile and arguments often broke out over the quality of the food he prepared.

When Tomar expressed his desire to resign and return home because of the violent atmosphere, the situation is said to have escalated. He claimed his cell phone was forcibly confiscated to prevent him from contacting anyone, forcing him to lock himself in a room for personal safety.

The cook further claimed that the father, son and driver forced open the door, subjected him to physical violence and subsequently kicked him out of the premises. A medical examination later carried out by the local police confirmed visible signs of injury on Tomar’s face and body.

The Ratibad police registered an FIR under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 296(B) for obscenity and verbal abuse, Section 115(2) for voluntary bodily harm and Section 3(5) for joint criminal liability. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.

While this off-field controversy plays out, Shashank Singh remains a vital part of the Punjab Kings set-up. Known as a tough finisher, his performances fell during the recently concluded 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as the Shreyas Iyer-led side crashed out of the play-off race after a stunning second-half slump.

Through 12 matches in the 2026 season, the right-handed batsman managed just 132 runs at a stupendous strike rate of 188.57, failing to get the team through. Shashnk was also unkempt on the field, an inability to hold catches, more often than not.

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Issued by:

Akshay Ramesh

Published on:

30 Jun 2026 09:29 IST