Vikat Bhagat Sentenced to Rigorous Life Imprisonment for Rape and Murder of Irish Tourist

In a significant verdict, the Principal District and Sessions Court in Margao has sentenced Vikat Bhagat to rigorous life imprisonment for the heinous crime of raping and murdering an Irish tourist in Canacona, Goa, back in 2017.¹Judge Kshama Joshi presided over the case, which saw Bhagat convicted on charges of rape and murder. The quantum of punishment was decided on February 17, 2025, bringing closure to the victim's family and highlighting the commitment to justice in India.