Individual convicted of the rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin in India
Nearly eight years have passed since the tragic death of Danielle McLaughlin, a young Irish woman whose life was cut short in India. This week, her family shared a bittersweet sense of closure, as Vikat Bhagat, a 31-year-old local man, was conviction for both her rape and murder.
Danielle hailed from Buncrana, County Donegal. She had embarked on a journey to India, seeking adventure and purpose. Structuring her travels around yoga training, she had already volunteered in an orphanage during a previous stay in the country.…