Goa, Oct. 13 -- The Goa Police on Sunday affirmed that the investigation into the recent assault on social activist Rama Kankonkar is proceeding without any external pressure, noting that no politician was named in Kankonkar's initial statement.

Addressing a press conference at the Police Headquarters in Panjim, SDPO Sudesh Naik, who is leading the investigation, said the statement recorded at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) did not include any reference to political figures.

"We have the video recording of the initial statement. The investigation is being conducted strictly on its merits, and there is absolutely no pressure from any quarter," Naik asserted.

North Goa SP Rahul Gupta reinforced this position, stating that the fir...