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Delhi Police files FIR after copy of Gen Naravane's unpublished book ‘Four Stars of Destiny' leaks

Delhi Police's Special Cell registered an FIR after a pre-print PDF of General Naravane's unpublished memoir circulated online, raising copyright and national security concerns.

  • On Monday, February 9, 2026, the Delhi Police registered an FIR over reports a pre-print PDF of General Manoj Mukund Naravane's book circulated online, with finished cover listings appearing for sale.
  • Last week, Rahul Gandhi cited excerpts in Lok Sabha, but the manuscript has been awaiting Army clearance since February 2, blocking quoting since then.
  • Penguin Random House India said it holds exclusive rights and clarified no copies have been released, while opposition MPs cited a protest poster reading `Narender Surrender`.
  • Investigators are conducting forensic checks and cyber analysis with central agencies as officials say the leak has amplified national security sensitivities around the manuscript.
  • The memoir reportedly addresses the Galwan clash and the Agnipath scheme, with online marketing platforms showing April and May 1, 2024 release dates although the book remains unavailable.
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The New Indian Express broke the news in India on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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