Stolen 1980 Olympic Gold and 7 Rare Medals of Indian Hockey Legend MM Somaya Recovered in Bengaluru; 2 Arrested
In a major breakthrough, the Bengaluru City Police on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, announced the recovery of eight stolen sporting medals—including the historic 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal—belonging to former Indian hockey team captain and Olympian MM Somaya. Police arrested two habitual offenders, identified as Manikya alias Manikanta (31) and Bharat (25), near Hagalahalli Cross … Read more