Delhi Police investigate the leak of General Manoj Naravane’s unpublished memoir Four Stars of Destiny, after a pre-print PDF circulated online and Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote it in Lok Sabha, highlighting procedural and security concerns.
Leak of Unreleased Naravane Book Sparks Police Inquiry (Image Source: Internet)
New Delhi: The Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the circulation of a pre-print copy of the controversial book Four Stars of Destiny, authored by former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane.
The Special Cell registered a case after reports emerged that the typeset book was being shared online without authorization. Authorities confirmed that the book had not yet received official clearance for publication.
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The issue gained further attention when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from the memoir in the Lok Sabha, sparking a debate in the Parliament. The move intensified scrutiny on the book and its early, unauthorized availability, raising questions about security and propriety in handling sensitive content authored by a former military chief.
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Upon investigation, the police discovered that a PDF copy of the typeset book was accessible on certain websites. Additionally, some online marketing platforms had displayed the finished book cover, giving the impression that it was available for purchase. These findings indicate a potential breach of publishing protocols and intellectual property rights.
The Delhi Police are actively investigating the leak of the yet-to-be published memoir. The probe will focus on how the pre-print copy became available online, which platforms hosted it, and whether any unauthorized individuals or entities were involved in the breach. Officials emphasized the seriousness of circulating unpublished material without proper authorization.
