Man found guilty of rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in India

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 - 10:39
Cate McCurry, PA and Liz Dunphy

Vikat Bhagat has been found guilty in India of the rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin in 2017.

Local man Vikat Bhagat was found guilty at the District and Sessions Court in south Goa on Friday.

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