Danielle McLaughlin homicide trial to be expedited to inside a 12 months

A person accused of the rape and homicide of Donegal girl Danielle McLaughlin in India has been denied bail.

The Excessive Courtroom has additionally directed that the trial of Vikat Bhagat is expedited and concluded inside a 12 months.

Bhagat has been on trial since 2018.

Ms McLaughlin, aged 28, was discovered lifeless in a secluded spot in Canacona, an space of Goa widespread with holidaymakers, on March 14, 2017. Her household continues to struggle for justice.

Goa-based media report that the Excessive Courtroom denied Bhagat’s newest bail utility as a result of his felony file and behavior, which has extended the trial.

Danielle McLaughlin homicide trial to be expedited to inside a 12 months was final modified: July 18th, 2023 by Workers Author