Naravane memoir row: Delhi Police issues notice to Penguin Random House India

Delhi Police's Special Cell on Wednesday issued a notice to publisher Penguin Random House India seeking clarifications over the circulation of the unpublished book of former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on social media, PTI reported quoting an official.

The notice comes amid countering claims over the status of Four Stars of Destiny. It has been alleged that the book's unauthorised version has been in circulation.

The controversy erupted with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi brought a version of the book to the Parliament, asking questions from the government.

According to police, the Special Cell has formally approached the publishing house through the notice. It has asked several questions seeking detailed responses.

"Delhi Police Special Cell has issued a notice to Penguin India. Through the notice, several questions have been asked, and responses have been sought," a senior police officer told PTI.

Delhi Police had registered an FIR following allegations regarding the unauthorised dissemination of the manuscript, prompting an investigation.