Delhi Police on Monday said it has filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Special Cell police station to probe into the alleged leak and breach of a yet-to-be approved book of former Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane.According to a senior police officer, the FIR comes after the cops took cognizance of information found on various online social media platforms and news forums, which claimed that pre-print copies of the book ‘Four Stars of Destiny’ are being circulated.“It was also reported that the necessary clearance for publication of this book is yet to be received from the relevant authorities. Upon verification, it was found that a PDF copy of a type-set book with the same title, and apparently prepared by M/s Penguin Random House India Pvt. Limited, is available on certain websites, and some online marketing platforms have displayed the finished book cover as if it is available for purchase,” said an officer.The officer further said in order to carry out a thorough investigation into this purported leak/breach of the yet-to-be-approved publication, a case has been registered with the Special Cell, and an investigation is being taken up.It is pertinent to mention that recently, the lower house, Lok Sabha, was thrown into a political confrontation after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attempted to raise questions on India’s handling of China during the discussion on the President’s Address, prompting strong objections from the government and repeated interventions by the Speaker.What began as a response to BJP attacks on the Congress’s patriotism quickly escalated into a broader clash over national security, parliamentary rules, and the limits placed on the opposition’s right to speak on sensitive foreign policy issues.The controversy centers on General Naravane’s memoir, Four Stars of Destiny, which has drawn attention for its reported disclosures on sensitive issues, including the 2020 India-China border standoff and the Agnipath recruitment scheme.The book is currently under review by the Ministry of Defence, with reports suggesting it reveals internal differences within the armed forces and policy-making circles, raising wider questions about disclosure norms for retired military officers.


