Perhaps it was a minor altercation which eventually led to murder. Or perhaps it was a killing caused by communal hatred. But the attempt to cover up and play down the killing of Rinku Sharma in Mongolpuri on the evening of February 10 shows up in stark details, all that is wrong with Indian secularism and with those who claim to be its champions.

"The Church had got foreign contributions through the proper channels. But they had diverted the charity funds for religious purposes. Even after the cancellation of the FCRA account, the Church tried to get funds through other trusts", said an official

The workbook then went on claim that India has nuclear weapons as 'self-defence' is justifiable in Hinduism. Further, linking Hinduism to terrorism, it alleged, "Some Hindus have turned to terrorism to protect Hindu beliefs."