IPL Star, Father Booked Over Alleged Assault Charges On Cook
Shashank Singh, who plays for the Punjab Kings in the IPL, and his retired IPS officer father Shailesh Singh have been booked in Bhopal
Shashank Singh, who plays for the Punjab Kings in the IPL, and his retired IPS officer father Shailesh Singh have been booked in Bhopal. They have been accused of assaulting and verbally abusing a person working at their home. The victim lodged a complaint with the police, following which Ratibad police station registered an FIR in the case. In the case registered at Ratibad police station in Bhopal, the cook, Vipendra Singh Tomar, has alleged that Shashank Singh, his father, and a third person assaulted him and used abusive language.
Additionally, retired IPS officer Shailesh Singh has also been accused of snatching his mobile phone. The police have begun an investigation based on the complaint, and further action is being taken under the relevant sections.
According to the written complaint filed by the cook, Vipendra Singh, he was recently brought from Rewa to Bhopal through an acquaintance. He was promised a monthly salary of Rs 15,000, free lodging and food at the former police officer's Nilbad bungalow, alongside assurances of assistance in securing a government job in the future.
However, the complainant alleged that within hours of taking up the job, he faced intense mental pressure and verbal hostility. The situation allegedly escalated rapidly over complaints regarding the quality of the food prepared.
"When I observed the abusive environment and expressed my desire to quit the job and return home, they became infuriated," the complainant stated in his report.
The cook further alleged that his mobile phone was forcibly confiscated by the accused to prevent him from contacting anyone, and he was pressured to continue working against his will.In a bid to protect himself, he locked himself inside a room. However, the father-son duo, alongside their driver, allegedly opened the door and brutally assaulted him.
A subsequent medical examination conducted by the police confirmed visible injury marks on the victim's face and body.Acting on the formal complaint and corroborating medical reports, the Ratibad Police registered a First Information Report (FIR).
The case has been filed under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Section 296(B) Obscene acts and public verbal abuse; Section 115(2) Voluntarily causing hurt/assault and Section 3(5) Joint criminal liability (acts done by multiple people with common intention).
Reported By Akash Trivedi
(With inputs from ANI)
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