SRINAGAR: The police say they have arrested a man who impersonated Dr. Shah Faesal, an IAS officer, and sought favours from other officials.
Dr Faesal became a celebrity after topping the coveted Indian Civil Services exam a couple of years ago, a first in the history of Kashmir.
A household name, he inspired many young Kashmiris to follow in his footsteps.
A police statement said the Srinagar police had received information that from the last two months some officers were receiving calls from a mobile number.
It said the caller used to reveal his identity as Dr Shah Faesal.
During investigations, the police traced the phone to Showkat Ahamd Lone son of Mohammad Ramzan resident of Batwina, Ganzpora, Gandarbal.
“He was arrested and the mobile phone with particular cell number 9419434397 was recovered from his possession.”
Mr Lone has confessed to impersonating as IAS officer for extracting favours from government officials.
