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Punjab Farm Labourer Wins Rs 1.5 Crore Lottery, Family Goes Into Hiding Over Threat Fears

Police promise security following lottery‑office cautions about threat calls to a Jaipur jackpot holder.

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.