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Stolen Olympic Gold and Medals of Hockey Legend MM Somaya Recovered in Bengaluru
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 06:42 AM
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The stolen 1980 Olympic gold medal and seven rare medals of Indian hockey legend MM Somaya have been recovered in Bengaluru. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft.
Indian hockey legend MM Somaya's stolen 1980 Olympic gold medal and seven rare medals have been recovered by Bengaluru police. The recovery comes after a successful investigation that led to the arrest of two individuals involved in the theft. Somaya, a renowned figure in Indian hockey history, had reported the theft of his valuable medals earlier this month. The recovered medals are significant historical artifacts and hold immense value for Somaya and the nation's sporting heritage.