1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal stolen from home of hockey star M.M. Somaya in Bengaluru
What the coverage says
Burglars broke into the Bengaluru residence of former Indian hockey captain M.M. Somaya in the early hours of October 28, taking his 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal alongside three other international sporting medals. The incident came to light after the family returned from the Kodagu district, as reported by The Hindu and NDTV Profit. According to the Times of India, the thieves wore helmets during the break-in and stole valuables worth over Rs 3 lakh, while NDTV specified that the police complaint estimated the stolen property, excluding the medals, at Rs 3.53 lakh. Mint noted that Somaya's storied career included appearances in three Olympic games, serving as captain in 1988.
Written by HeadlineShine from 6 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
Timeline
- The Hindu first reported it
- Hindustan Times reported it
- Mint reported it
- Times of India reported it
- NDTV reported it
- NDTV Profit reported it
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