The manual portrays Hindu villages as spiritually hostile. It asks missionaries to pray before entry as it claims Hindu villages are protected by "evil spirits" and at least one Hindu God. It discourages methods that attract suspicion. Instead it suggests trust building and gradual persuasion to move people away from Hindu beliefs.
The Hindus, who were admitted to the facility, were also coerced into eating beef (cow meat). If the victims refused, they were beaten with pipes and iron rods.
In its order issued on Tuesday, 21st April, the court said that the allegations mentioned in the FIR point towards deliberate actions intended to hurt religious feelings.
Nida Khan has been absconding since FIRs and sought relief citing pregnancy. The case began with a complaint by a TCS employee, later widened after an undercover operation led to multiple FIRs and arrests.
"The accused-nine in total, including seven men and two women-held positions of authority such as team leaders and allegedly misused their roles to harass co-workers," police stated.