BHOPAL: A retired Madhya Pradesh cop was allegedly thrashed and robbed by his estranged wife and their two sons for refusing to share money from his retirement fund. They allegedly fled with his ATM card and cell phone.The alleged assault in Shivpuri district came to light after a video purportedly showing Pratipal Singh Yadav, 62, being thrashed surfaced on social media. He has submitted an application to police, seeking return of his belongings but has not lodged an FIR against his sons.Pratipal, who retired as DSP on Mar 31, has been living separately for 15 years. His wife lives in Jhansi with their sons. Their daughter is pursuing MBBS in Gorakhpur.On August 20, the trio arrived at the village where Pratipal lives and demanded money from his retirement benefit fund. When he refused, they allegedly tried to take him to Jhansi by force. One son sat on his chest, while the other dragged him by the legs after tying his feet. Neighbours rushed to the spot after hearing his screams, and the accused fled with his ATM card and mobile phone.Pratipal had received Rs 20 lakh from his EPF upon retirement while another Rs 33 lakh in gratuity and other dues are pending. He said he “did not wish to spoil his sons’ future and, hence, did not lodge an FIR”.
