‘Conspiracy, Clearance Bypassed’: FIR In Ex-Army Chief’s Book Leak Puts Focus On Overseas Sales | India News
Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 09:20 IST The former Army chief’s book was allegedly released without Ministry of Defence clearance, sold in Canada, Australia, Germany and the US. A printed copy of the unpublished book by former Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane held up in the Parliament complex | Image: X The controversy surrounding the former Army Chief’s book has deepened, with sources indicating that the publication was allegedly released without mandatory clearance from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and first sold on online platforms in Canada, Australia, Germany and the United States. According to sources, the initial investigation following the registration of a case points to a “well-planned conspiracy”. It is learnt that the book was leaked in a coordinated manner, bypassing the MoD’s mandatory clearance process for publications involving serving or former defence personnel. Investigators have found that copies of the book began circulating on online platforms in Canada, Australia, Germany and the US before surfacing elsewhere. Sales are said to have started in these countries first, raising questions about the publishing and …

