The Delhi Police on Monday filed a first information report (FIR) at the Special Cell police station to launch a probe into the alleged leak and circulation of an unapproved and unpublished book by former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj M Naravane.

According to a senior police officer, the FIR comes after the police took cognisance of information found on various online social media platforms and news forums claiming that pre-print copies of ‘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.

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