FIR registered against star player of Punjab Kings, allegations like assault and hostage taking; Know the whole matter in 5 points

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 30, 2026

Troubles seem to be increasing for all-rounder Shashank Singh and his father, who made a splash for Punjab Kings in the IPL. FIR has also been lodged against both of them. Their own cook has made many serious allegations against Shashank Singh and his retired IPS father Shailesh Singh, including assault, abuses and illegal confinement.

Apart from this, allegations have also been made against Shashank and his driver. The police have registered a complaint and started investigation. This case is related to the house of Shashank Singh located in Mendori village of Ratibad police station area of Bhopal.

Know the whole matter in 5 points

1. 31-year-old victim Vipendra Singh Tomar, originally from Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh, has given a written complaint to the police. He says that he was called to Bhopal for the job of a cook through an acquaintance. According to the victim, he was hired with a salary of ₹ 15,000 per month, accommodation and assurance of getting a government job in future.

2. It has been said in the complaint that within a few hours of starting the work, mental pressure was put on them regarding the quality of food. There has also been an allegation of abusive language. The victim claims that due to the bad environment at the workplace, he had expressed his desire to leave the job and return to Rewa.

🚨 Big news from Bhopal: An FIR has been registered against 3 people including IPL Punjab Kings batsman Shashank Singh and his retired IPS father Shailesh Singh in Bhopal’s Ratibar police station. Complainant Vipendra Singh, who works as a cook, has filed a complaint against him for assault, abusing and snatching the mobile phone. pic.twitter.com/Uf5A8RXgBV
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3. According to the complainant, as soon as he asked to go back, the accused snatched his mobile phone so that he could not contact anyone. He alleges that he was forced to stay there and work.

4. The cook alleges that to keep himself safe, he had locked himself in a room. However, according to the complaint, later the door was opened and they were beaten up. It has been said in the complaint that during this period, cricketer Shashank Singh, his father Shailesh Singh and the driver of the family behaved violently with him.

5. The medical examination conducted by the police revealed injury marks on the face and body of the complainant. The allegations of assault are being investigated on the basis of preliminary medical report. On the basis of the complaint, Bhopal Police has registered a case against cricketer Shashank Singh, his retired IPS father Shailesh Singh and the driver of the family.