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Historic Olympic and Asian Games Medals Stolen from Bengaluru Residence

Historic Olympic and Asian Games Medals Stolen from Bengaluru Residence
Image: Public TV

A major theft occurred at the Bengaluru residence of M.M. Somaya, a former Indian hockey captain and 1980 Moscow Olympic gold medalist. Thieves stole valuable items, including Olympic and Asian Games medals, jewelry, and cash. The incident took place in New Tippasandra, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, when neighbors found the house open on Tuesday morning, October 28. Police have registered a case against two unknown individuals, who were seen entering the house around 02:34 on October 28.

Originally reported by Public TV Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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