Badaun: An inquiry has been ordered into the allegation of threatening to kill the brother of a BJP MLA.

The district magistrate here ordered an inquiry after a civic official demanded transfer of the BJP MLA’s brother alleging that his life was in danger. Sunil Kumar Saroj, executive officer of Dataganj Municipal Corporation, has leveled allegations against Vinay Kumar Singh, brother of local BJP MLA Rajiv Kumar Singh.

The MLA’s brother denied the charge and accused the officer of corruption. District Magistrate Deepa Ranjan said that the investigation of the matter has been handed over to the Additional District Magistrate (Administration), who has been asked to submit the report within two days.

The District Magistrate said, “Action will be taken based on the findings of the report.”

In a complaint to the DM, Saroj said that he was arranging for an officer’s stay at a guest house on April 6, when the MLA’s brother called him. It has been said in the complaint that after some time Vinay Kumar Singh reached the guest house and abused the EO citing the construction work. The EO accused the MLA’s brother of endangering life and property. Saroj said that he is not able to work in Dataganj and has sought transfer.