MARGAO, Feb. 17 -- Vikat Bhagat has been sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment in connection with the rape and murder of an Irish national in Canacona. Bhagat was convicted last week in the case.

On Monday 17 February 2025, Margao JMFC court sentenced Vikat Bhagat to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of an Irish national which took place in 2017. Additional Sessions Judge Kshama Joshi handed down the conviction on Friday, February 14, 2025, after a lengthy trial lasting more than eight years.

Despite witness threats and pandemic disruptions, the prosecution was able to prove Bhagat's guilt using extensive physical evidence, like as blood on his clothing and bike.

Adv Sanjay Samant, Public Prosecutor said 46 witnesses were exa...