Srinagar, March 29: Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday appointed a senior IAS officer to probe alleged conman Kiranbhai Patel's visits to the Union territory posing as a PMO official and the security protocol provided to him.

According to an order issued by the home department, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bhiduri has been appointed as the inquiry officer and directed to submit a detailed report within one week. Gujarat Conman Kiran Patel Pretends To Be Top PMO Official, Gets Security Cover and Stays in 5-Star Hotel in Srinagar; Arrested.

"The inquiry officer shall identify the lapses in part of the officers/officials concerned and submit a detailed report within one week," it read. Who Is Kiran Patel? Know All About Gujarat Conman Who Posed as Top PMO Official, Received Z-Plus Security in Jammu and Kashmir.

Patel was arrested early this month for posing as a senior official in the Prime Minister's Office. He had managed to get Z-category security protocol during his visits to the valley and attended several official meetings. He had also visited many sensitive areas, including the Line of Control in Uri sector.

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