Police Identify Early International Availability
- According to reports the international market received General M.M. Naravane's memoir Four Stars of Destiny before the Ministry of Defense issued its authorization. Police in Delhi reported that the book became accessible through global online platforms without receiving official permission. The authorities believe that an organized group planned the early distribution of the content.
- Investigators discovered that the book became accessible for purchase through online platforms in the United States and Canada and Australia and Germany. The early listing raised concerns because the publication process was still pending clearance from the Ministry of Defense.
ISBN Number Raises Questions
- Investigators found that the leaked version of the book carries a 13-digit International Standard Book Number (ISBN). Publishers assign this number to books which have completed their approval process and are now prepared for market distribution. The leaked copy contains an ISBN which leads to more investigation.
- Police officials stated that the distribution of an ISBN number functions as an official publication announcement. The book received this identifier before Defense Ministry approval which raises questions about the release process.
Police Investigation Expands
- Delhi Police stated that the incident does not appear to be a simple piracy case. The preliminary investigation showed that organized groups had worked together to carry out the release. The authorities suspect that the book reached international markets through methods which international distributors had planned.
- The investigation team is preparing to question Penguin India regarding the matter. Officials also confirmed that they are examining digital records and financial transactions linked to the book’s international circulation.
Defense Ministry Yet to Respond
The Ministry of Defense has not yet issued an official statement regarding the recent developments. Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the case. The authorities have already delivered investigation notices to Penguin India through their ongoing inquiry process.
Background of the Controversy
- Naravane’s memoir contains information about sensitive topics which include the Indian and Chinese military conflict. The Ministry of Defense denied publication approval for the book because of its references to sensitive material.
- The issue gained attention after Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi raised the matter in the Lok Sabha. The alleged leak received extensive media coverage after this discussion. The investigation continues to determine how the early release occurred.
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