Archive · 17 Aug 2025
West Bengal Police Recover Stolen Padma Shri in 48 Hours, One Arrested
Police found Bula Chowdhury's stolen Padma Shri award and other medals very quickly.
The police acted fast, getting the award back in just two days.
One person was arrested.
Chowdhury, a famous swimmer and former politician, is happy the award was found.
The police investigation started in Hooghly but was later taken over by the CID.
The awards were kept at her old family home, which has been targeted by robbers before.
The stolen Padma Shri award of Bula Chowdhury was recovered.
The recovery was made within 48 hours of the theft.
One person has been arrested in connection with the theft.
The investigation was initially handled by Hooghly district police then the CID.
Chowdhury is a former CPI(M) legislator who thanked the police.
- Who
- Bula Chowdhury and the West Bengal Police (CID).
- What
- Recovery of Bula Chowdhury's stolen Padma Shri award and medals.
- When
- Within 48 hours of the theft.
- Where
- Ancestral residence in Hindmotor, Hooghly district.
- Why
- Investigation ongoing; motive for theft unknown.
- Victim
- Bula Chowdhury
- Award Recovered
- Padma Shri, medals
- Location
- Hindmotor, Hooghly district
- Investigation Agency
- CID, West Bengal Police
- Arrests
- One person
Sources
Padma Shri Awardee Former Swimmer's Medals Stolen From Bengal Home
Padma Shri Awardee Bula Chowdhury’s Medals Stolen from Hooghly Home
CID Roped In For Bula Chowdhury's Padma Shri Award Theft Case
Acclaimed swimmer in tears after awards and trophies stolen from home
Bengal Police recover Bula Chowdury’s Padma Shri award, medals; one arrested
