M. M. Somaya’s 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal, other sporting honours recovered by Bengaluru City Police
Police recovered eight stolen medals and other valuables after a 15-day investigation, with two suspects arrested and a third associate still at large.
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‘I feel I have won the Olympic gold once again’: MM Somaya gets medal back as Bengaluru Police crack theft case
In a remarkable turn of events, former Indian hockey captain MM Somaya has reclaimed his cherished 1980 Olympic gold medal, stolen from his residence. The Bengaluru Police made significant strides in the investigation, capturing two suspects despite the initial lack of evidence. Grateful for their persistence, Somaya highlighted the deep emotional significance of the medal, symbolic of his unwavering passion and years of commitment to the sport.
Hockey Legend M M Somaya's Stolen Olympic Gold Medal Recovered By Bengaluru Police
Indian hockey great M M Somaya's 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal, along with other valuables, has been recovered by Bengaluru Police after being stolen from his residence. Somaya expressed immense gratitude, stating he felt like he had "won the Olympic medal again" due to the police's hard work and reassuring approach.
Feels like Ive won the medal again: Indian hockey legend MM Somaya thanks Bengaluru Police after recovery of stolen 1980 Olympic gold - The Tribune
A few days back, MM Somaya's prized 1980 Moscow Olympics hockey gold medal along with other medals, valuables were reported to be stolen from his residence in Bengaluru. Following that, the state police came in action and now, some prized pieces of Indian sporting history have finally been recovered.
M. M. Somaya’s 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal, other sporting honours recovered by Bengaluru City Police
The recovered haul also includes three international medals from the Asian Games and Champions Trophy, stolen when the former India hockey player’s family was away in Kodagu.
The Indiranagar police have successfully cracked the case of theft of Olympic medals and gold ornaments from the Bengaluru residence of famous former Indian hockey player M.M. Somaiya. The two accused, Manikya and Bharat, have been arrested and all the stolen medals, gold ornaments and cash have been completely recovered. CCTV footage has helped in the investigation.
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