Washington, April 19 -- Concerns have emerged over Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Kash Patel's conduct and leadership within the White House and the agency, with some current and former officials alleging excessive drinking and erratic behaviour. Patel briefly panicked earlier this month after being locked out of an internal FBI system due to a technical glitch, believing he had been fired. The issue was later found to be a malfunction, but the episode triggered confusion within the agency and among lawmakers, according to a report in The Atlantic. The report also cited concerns among officials about Patel's conduct, including allegations of heavy drinking at private events and during trips, which at times affected his sched...