India, April 4 -- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is at the centre of a controversy after a report suggested that concerns over being replaced may have contributed to a shake-up within the US Army's top leadership.

According to New York Post, current and former administration officials claim Hegseth has grown increasingly "paranoid" about the possibility of losing his position: fears they say are driving the removal of senior military figures.

The report comes after Hegseth demanded the resignation of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, a move that took place without a publicly stated reason. The sudden decision raised eyebrows, particularly as it came amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Two other senior Army leaders, Gen. David...