Bengaluru police have recovered eight stolen sporting medals, including a 1980 Moscow Olympic gold medal belonging to former Indian hockey star MM Somaya, and arrested two suspects, authorities said on Wednesday.
According to police reports, the medals and other personal belongings were stolen last month from Somaya's residence in New Thippasandra, east Bengaluru.
Police identified the arrested suspects as 31-year-old Manikya, also known as Manikanta, and 25-year-old Bharat. Both were taken into custody near Hagalahalli Cross in Ramanagara on Monday.
The suspects were presented before a local court on Tuesday, which remanded them in police custody for eight days for further interrogation and investigation.
Expressing relief, Somaya thanked law enforcement officials, remarking that getting the medals back felt like winning them all over again.
Source: Hindustan Times
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