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Former India hockey captain MM Somaya has recovered his 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal, along with seven other medals, after Bengaluru Police cracked the theft case. Two individuals, Manikya alias Manikanta and Bharat, were arrested in connection with the theft. The stolen items, including a camera, a Kodava dagger, and an Olympic kit bag, were recovered. Somaya expressed gratitude to the police for their efforts, stating that their reassurance throughout the investigation helped him remain hopeful. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh highlighted the challenging nature of the case due to the lack of initial clues.
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