Irish mother still fighting for justice for daughter murdered in India seven years ago

Danielle McLaughlin was found dead after the Hindu Holi festival, the festival of colours, which symbolises the triumph of good over evil, light over dark, on March 13, 2017.

Danielle McLaughlin was found dead after the Hindu Holi festival, the festival of colours, which symbolises the triumph of good over evil, light over dark, on March 13, 2017.

A man accused of murdering Irish charity volunteer and backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in India seven years ago is due in court on Saturday.

Vikat Bhagat, 31, has been accused of the rape and murder of Ms McLaughlin in the popular tourist destination of Goa in March, 2017. He denies the charges.

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