In a shocking development, a complaint has been lodged against Raichur BJP MLA Dr Shivaraj Patil here, in connection with the abduction of a woman corporator, the police said on Wednesday.

The complaint, submitted to the Commissioner of Bengaluru Police Kamal Pant, states that MLA Shivaraj Patil and his followers allegedly kidnapped Shainaj Begum, member of the Raichur Corporation from a private hospital. M.D. Ali, the son of Shainaj Begum lodged the complaint.