Former Special DGP, son Shashank Singh booked in Bhopal:Cook alleges assault over food, police register FIR after complaint

A case has been registered against retired Madhya Pradesh Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Shailesh Singh, his son and IPL cricketer Shashank Singh, and another employee for allegedly assaulting and verbally abusing a cook in Bhopal. The complainant, Vipendra Singh Tomar, alleged that he was abused after the food he prepared was not liked. He further claimed that when he expressed his intention to quit the job, his mobile phone was confiscated, he was forced to continue working, and was later assaulted by Shailesh Singh, his son, and their driver. Following the incident, the victim released a tearful video recounting his ordeal. Ratibad Police Station registered an FIR on Monday and has launched an investigation. Allegedly lured to Bhopal with promise of government job According to the complainant, 31-year-old Vipendra Singh Tomar, a resident of Rewa, was brought to Bhopal through an acquaintance, Mohit Singh Sengar. He alleged that he was offered a job as a cook at Shailesh Singh’s residence with a monthly salary of ₹15,000, along with accommodation and meals. He also claimed he was assured assistance in securing a government job in the future. Tomar was employed at the family’s residence in Neelbad. See pictures ‘If you didn’t want to work, why did you come?’ The complainant alleged that within hours of joining, he was made to work continuously. He also claimed that the previous cook was being verbally abused, prompting him to decide to leave the job. According to Tomar, he was then told, “If you didn’t want to work, why did you come here? Did you come here to murder me?” He further alleged that his mobile phone was taken away and he was forced to continue working. Assault allegedly took place after he locked himself inside room Tomar said he locked himself inside a room out of fear. He alleged that Shailesh Singh, his son Shashank Singh, and their driver subsequently assaulted him. The complainant claimed he sustained injuries to his face and body and that his mobile phone was not returned even after the incident. Police register FIR, investigation underway According to Ratibad police, statements of the complainant and witnesses were recorded before an FIR was registered. Based on the preliminary findings, 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). Police said the investigation is ongoing and further action will be taken based on the findings.