Jammu and Kashmir: A man posing as a top official from Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) was arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar on Thursday, March 16. The man has been recognized as Kiran Patel, a resident of Gujarat, who was staying at 5-star resort Lalit in Srinagar, posing as Additional Director (Strategy and Campaign) in the PMO.
According to stories, the imposter had additionally visited a number of locations in Kashmir together with Doodpatri in Budgam district, the place he was accompanied by an SDM rank officer. Patal had allegedly cast paperwork to deceive individuals in the safety who supplied him safety cowl throughout his keep in Srinagar.
According to the police, preliminary investigation reveals that he has managed to dupe gullible individuals for financial and different materials advantages. Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered in Nishat Police Station of Srinagar and additional investigation is underway, the police added.
Earlier on February 27, Patel had posted a video on Twitter whereby he was seen visiting snow-clad Kashmir underneath tight safety cowl.
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