Sport · India Bureau
Bengaluru burglar targets Olympic hockey legend's home, rare medals stolen
Thieves ransacked the residence of veteran Olympian MM Somaya in Bengaluru's Indiranagar area, making off with his collection of rare international hockey medals. The 67-year-old former athlete was away travelling with family when the break-in occurred.
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A residential burglary in Bengaluru has resulted in the loss of irreplaceable sporting memorabilia belonging to hockey Olympian MM Somaya. The theft at the Indiranagar residence took place while the 67-year-old sports veteran was travelling to Kodagu with his family, according to police records.
The burglars targeted Somaya's prized collection of international hockey medals accumulated over his competitive career. The specific items taken and estimated value of the stolen goods were not immediately disclosed by authorities.
The incident falls within the jurisdiction of Indiranagar police station, which registered a case following a report from the household. Investigators are examining evidence from the scene to identify those responsible for the break-in.
Somaya's Olympic credentials make this case notable within Bengaluru's sporting community. Officials have appealed for information that might aid recovery of the medals, which hold both sentimental and historical significance for the former athlete and India's sports heritage.