Cynical approach to tar my reputation: Army chief

March 29, 2012 11:08

Army Chief General VK Singh has today rejected allegations that he is responsible for the leak of a confidential letter written by him to the Prime Minister, warning that India's security is at risk because the army's equipment is obsolete.

'This is an outrage! Official communication with the PM, RM or anybody for that matter with the COAS is privileged information. The leaking of the letter should be treated as high treason. This cynical approach to tar my reputation has to stop. The source of the leak has to be found and dealt with ruthlessly," said the army chief today via a mailed statement. The letter was leaked to the media and was reported yesterday.

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