Shashank Singh addresses FIR for alleged assault, claims extortion attempt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Punjab Kings player Shashank Singh publicly responded to an FIR lodged against him for alleged physical assault on a cook, asserting it as a fabricated extortion plot. The complaint, registered in Bhopal, claimed the cook was beaten and had his phone forcibly taken. Singh detailed the cook's prior criminal history, insisting he entered their home under false pretenses. The cricketer expressed the emotional impact of the allegations, highlighting the public backlash he faced before the complete story emerged. He emphasized the importance of thoroughly vetting domestic help to avoid similar situations.
- •Shashank Singh denies all allegations made in the FIR.
- •The FIR was filed following an incident involving a cook at his home.
- •Singh claims the cook has multiple prior FIRs and used fake identities.
- •He argues the complaint was part of an extortion scheme targeting his public image.
- •The incident has had a profound emotional impact on Singh and his family.
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — 'Tool of extortion': PBKS star Shashank Singh opens up weeks after FIR was lodged against him for alleged physical assault on cook
"Punjab Kings star Shashank Singh has broken his silence on the assault FIR in Bhopal, labelling the case an extortion tool and revealing the accuser's criminal record.
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