Bengaluru, March 24 -- The final report in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case is likely to be submitted today, Karnataka Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, said on Monday.

Gupta, who is leading the investigation of the case, told the media that the investigation had been conducted thoroughly and also that no one was pressured during the inquiry. He also confirmed that multiple individuals associated with the case had been questioned.

"We are checking the final details of the report and hope to submit it today... It was a thorough investigation; no one needs to feel under pressure...10-15 people were questioned..." Gupta said.

"We have inquired with several people associated with the movement," he added.

Ranya Rao was arrested on ...