'Snatched my phone, beat me severely': Domestic cook alleges assault by IPL star Shashank Singh after refusing to continue working

BHOPAL: Vipendra Singh Tomar, the domestic cook who has accused Indian Premier League (IPL) cricketer Shashank Singh, his father Shailesh Singh, and their driver of assault, on Tuesday alleged that he was beaten, threatened, and prevented from leaving the family's residence after refusing to continue working.

He demanded justice in the matter.According to news agency ANI, Tomar claimed he joined work at the family's residence in Bhopal on June 25 but decided to quit after witnessing what he described as an abusive work environment. "Shailesh Singh (father of Shashank Singh) is a retired IPS; I had gone there to cook. I arrived on June 25. After observing their behaviour, I refused to work. They snatched my phone and abused me.

His son, cricketer Shashank Singh, and his driver beat me severely. I was intimidated," Tomar alleged.

He further claimed that police were initially reluctant to register his complaint. "I went to the police station; initially, they were reluctant to register a report. Later, I underwent a medical test, and an FIR was registered. I want justice," he said.Earlier on Monday, the Ratibad Police in Bhopal registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Shashank Singh, his father Shailesh Singh, and the family's driver based on a complaint filed by Vipendra Singh Tomar, who alleged assault, verbal abuse, and wrongful confinement.

According to the FIR, Tomar, a 31-year-old resident of Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district, said he was brought to Bhopal through an acquaintance after being promised a monthly salary of Rs 15,000, along with food, accommodation, and assistance in securing a government job.According to the complaint, soon after joining work at the family's residence in Mendori village, Tomar was allegedly subjected to verbal abuse over the food he prepared. He claimed that when he expressed his intention to quit, his mobile phone was confiscated to prevent him from contacting anyone, and he was pressured to continue working.The FIR further alleges that after Tomar locked himself inside a room for safety, Shashank Singh, his father Shailesh Singh, and the family's driver entered the room and assaulted him. A subsequent medical examination reportedly found visible injuries on the complainant.Based on the complaint, police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 296(B), 115(2), and 3(5). Further investigation is underway.(With agency inputs)