The unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, titled “Four Stars of Destiny,” has landed in the middle of a massive legal and political controversy. The Delhi Police has issued a formal notice to the publisher, Penguin Random House India, seeking answers regarding the circulation of the book’s contents. According to police sources, the Special Cell has registered a case involving charges of criminal conspiracy and illegal promotion.

The controversy erupted following a high-profile incident in Parliament involving Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi. During the parliamentary session, Gandhi mentioned the book, leading to an uproar. Later, he was seen displaying a copy of General Naravane’s memoir to reporters within the Parliament complex. This raised immediate red flags because the book has not yet been officially released or distributed to the public.

In response to the developments, Penguin India issued a detailed statement on Tuesday. The publisher clarified that the book remains unpublished and that no copies—either in print or digital format—have been released, sold, or distributed by them. They emphasized that they hold the exclusive rights to the work and threatened legal action against any unauthorized circulation.

The Delhi Police investigation aims to uncover how an unreleased manuscript or book reached political circles before its official launch. Authorities are questioning whether this was a deliberate leak intended for “illegal promotion” or a larger conspiracy. As the Special Cell continues its probe, the publishing house has been asked to join the investigation and provide clarity on their security protocols regarding sensitive manuscripts.