Punjab Kings Batter and Father Face FIR Over Allegations of Abuse

Shashank Singh, a batter for Punjab Kings, and his father, Shailesh Singh, are under investigation following serious allegations of abuse made by their cook, Vipendra Singh Tomar. The cook claims he was mistreated after the family expressed dissatisfaction with his cooking. The situation escalated when he attempted to resign, leading to accusations of physical assault and theft of his mobile phone. The police have filed a formal complaint and are currently investigating the matter. As the inquiry unfolds, the accused have yet to respond to the allegations, which remain unproven in court.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 30, 2026, 00:19 IST

Incident Overview

Shashank Singh, a player for Punjab Kings, along with his father, former IPS officer Shailesh Singh, has reportedly been implicated in a police report following claims of physical and verbal mistreatment made by their cook, Vipendra Singh Tomar. Tomar alleged that he faced abuse after the family expressed dissatisfaction with the meals he prepared. He further claimed that when he indicated his intention to resign, Shailesh Singh, Shashank Singh, and their driver confiscated his mobile phone, compelled him to continue working, and subsequently assaulted him. The Ratibad Police Station in Bhopal has initiated an investigation into the matter as of Monday. Vipendra Singh Tomar, 31, a resident of Rewa, stated that he was brought to Bhopal by an acquaintance, Mohit Singh Sengar, under the pretense of securing a cooking position at Shailesh Singh's residence, with promises of future assistance in obtaining a government job. The arrangement included a monthly salary of ₹15,000, along with food and accommodation at the family's residence in Nilbad.

Allegations by Vipendra Singh Tomar

Details of the Claims

Tomar asserted that from the outset of his employment, he was compelled to work continuously and witnessed the existing cook being verbally mistreated. He recounted being confronted with questions such as, “If you didn’t want to work, why did you come here? Did you come here to kill me?” when he expressed his desire to leave. He alleged that he was prevented from exiting the premises and that his phone was taken away. Fearing for his safety, Tomar claimed he locked himself in a room, but later, Shailesh Singh, Shashank Singh, and the driver allegedly entered and assaulted him. He reported that his phone was not returned after the incident, and he sustained injuries to his face and body. Prior to the filing of the FIR, police recorded statements from the complainant and witnesses. Based on the available evidence, a case has been registered against Shailesh Singh, Shashank Singh, and another employee under Sections 296(B), 115(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is ongoing, and as of now, the accused have not publicly addressed the allegations, which remain unproven in court.