Overview
- Nasib Kaur of Saideke in Faridkot won the Punjab State Lottery first prize of Rs 1.5 crore.
- After visiting the Chandigarh lottery office, the family locked their home, switched off phones and moved to an undisclosed location.
- DSP Tarlochan Singh said police contacted the winners, offered protection and asked them to report any suspicious calls.
- Officials say Jaipur vegetable seller Amit Kumar, who won Rs 11 crore last month, continues to receive extortion calls, reinforcing safety concerns for winners.
- Ram Singh bought the Rs 200 ticket in his wife’s name despite usually purchasing Rs 50 tickets, and seller Raju identified the win on December 6.