Goa, Nov. 5 -- Former Indian hockey captain M M Somaya has written to Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar seeking state intervention following a major burglary at his residence in New Thippasandra, Bengaluru, where thieves stole his 1980 Moscow Olympic gold medal alongside several other priceless sporting honors.

The incident occurred during the early hours of October 28 while the 67-year-old hockey icon and his family were away traveling in Kodagu. In his letter to the Chief Minister, Somaya emphasized that an Olympic gold medal represents far more than a personal milestone-it stands as an irreplaceable symbol of national pride, hard work, and years of service to Indian sport. He urged state authorities to ensure every possible meas...