Bengaluru police recover M.M. Somaya’s 1980 Olympic gold medal, seven other international medals; two arrested
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…

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Bengaluru police recover M.M. Somaya’s 1980 Olympic gold medal, seven other international medals; two arrested (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
Police also recovered a traditional dagger of the Kodava community, a camera and an Olympic kit bag, along with the two-wheeler allegedly used to commit the offence.
‘I feel I have won the Olympic gold once again’: MM Somaya gets medal back (opens Times of India in a new tab)
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…


