Olympic gold, Asiad medals stolen from hockey legend MM Somaya's Bengaluru home
Olympic gold medalist and former hockey captain MM Somaya had his international medals and valuables stolen from his Bengaluru home. Police are currently investigating the burglary using CCTV footage.
Why it matters
The theft of irreplaceable national sports memorabilia highlights security concerns for public figures and the loss of significant cultural heritage.
BENGALURU: Last Wednesday, when hockey legend MM Somaya returned from his morning walk in Apangela, near his hometown Madikeri, his wife Shami greeted him with news of a burglary at their Bengaluru residence.His first thoughts were about his most prized possessions - medals won for the country, including his gold medal from 1980 Moscow Olympics. He rushed back to find his worst fears confirmed. His house in HAL 3rd Stage had been broken into between 2.30am and 4am on Oct 28, and valuables worth over Rs 3 lakh, including four international medals, were stolen."I'm obviously very hurt because the medals are an irreplaceable symbol of years of dedication, sacrifice and service to the country," an anguished Somaya told TOI.The two burglars, wearing helmets, also stole Rs 30,000 in cash and gold and silver articles.
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