Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh disclosed that he was asked for Rs 5 lakh and Rs 7.5 lakh to drop an assault case filed against him and his father. The case, involving allegations of confinement, assault, and theft of a mobile phone, was lodged by a cook at their residence.
Shashank shared that unknown callers demanded money for withdrawing the case. He expressed surprise upon discovering the criminal history of the complainant, with cases dating back to 2018, including an attempted murder charge.
The cricketer denied the allegations, stating that the incident had a profound impact on him and his family. He emphasized the need for background checks when hiring domestic staff to avoid such situations.
Shashank clarified that he was playing in the IPL during a previously mentioned incident in 2026 and emphasized that the assault case was an attempt to extort money from him.
