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 on 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.