UP MLA asked to pay Rs 3 cr extortion money, police register FIR
An Apna Dal MLA in Uttar Pradesh has alleged that he has received a letter threatening him of dire consequences and demanding Rs 3 crore as extortion money, police said Friday.
On the complaint of MLA Sangamlal Gupta, a case was registered against unidentified people, they said.
Gupta had received a letter which said he would be killed if he failed to pay Rs 3 crore 10 days, police said.
The matter is being investigated.
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First Published: Nov 16 2018 | 5:30 PM IST