Celebrated Swimmer's Prized Medals Recovered, Search Ongoing

In a swift response, the police have recovered 295 of the 400 medals stolen from the residence of former swimmer and Padma Shri awardee Bula Chowdhury. The theft occurred at Chowdhury's Hind Motor home in Hooghly district, West Bengal, which she visits periodically.

Chowdhury had initially reported that her Padma Shri medal was among the stolen items, but she later clarified that the original medal is safe at her Kolkata home. However, a small souvenir given to her along with the Padma Shri award remains missing.

The West Bengal CID has launched an investigation into the theft, and several suspects have been detained for questioning. According to sources, the police were able to track down and arrest the thief after obtaining detailed information from one of the suspects.

Chowdhury has expressed her gratitude to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the police for their swift action, but she remains concerned about the missing items, including the small Padma Shri souvenir. The search for the remaining stolen medals is ongoing, and the police are determined to recover all of Chowdhury's prized possessions.