Karnataka Resident Wins Big in Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery


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He submitted the winning ticket at the Kalpetta branch of the State Bank of India on October 10, 2024.

Thiruvonam bumper lottery winner Altaf, a native of Karnataka, with the officials of the Kalpetta branch of the SBI. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Altaf, a 50-year-old resident of Karnataka who won the top prize of ₹25 crore in the Thiruvonam bumper lottery, arrived on Thursday evening (October 10, 2024) to submit the winning ticket at the Kalpetta branch of the State Bank of India (SBI).

The mechanic, from Pandavapuram near Mysuru in Karnataka, acquired the winning ticket, TG 434222, from NGR lotteries, a lottery sub-agency in Sulthan Bathery, operated by a native of Tamil Nadu, Nagaraj, and his brother.

Mr. Altaf expressed his appreciation and credited his victory to divine blessings. He mentioned that he bought the ticket during a visit to a relative’s house in Meenangadi last month.

“I have been buying tickets for the past 15 years. This is the first time I’ve won,” he shared.

The lottery winner stated that he informed his relatives about his win on Thursday (October 10, 2024), but they were initially skeptical. It was only after they saw a screenshot of the ticket number on TV that they started to believe him, he added.

Relatives and friends from Wayanad gathered to celebrate with him. Altaf has a wife and two children. After completing initial formalities to open an account, he returned home, with other procedures set to take place in the following days.

Scooter Mechanic Hits Rs 25-Crore Jackpot in Kerala Lottery, but Take-Home Amount Revealed

Karnataka mechanic wins Kerala lottery: The regulations state that Kerala government lotteries can only be purchased by residents of the state, yet Altaf resides in Pandavpura, near Mysuru in Karnataka.

Scooter Mechanic Wins Rs 25-Crore Kerala Lottery, But Will Get Only This Much Amount

Kerala Thiruvonam bumper lottery: Luck finally favored Altaf Pasha on October 9, after a lengthy wait of 15 years. The scooter mechanic had been purchasing lottery tickets for years, convinced that he would eventually win. Wednesday marked that moment as Altaf struck it rich with the Rs 25-crore Kerala Thiruvonam bumper lottery.

The fortunate ticket — TG 434222 — was sold at SJ Lucky Centre, a retailer located in Panamaram, Sultan Bathery, according to local media reports. This year, the Kerala Lotteries department sold over 71.43 lakh tickets. Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal was present during the special draw held on October 9.

In an interview with the local media, Altaf Pasha and his family expressed their intention to utilize the prize money to pay off debts, organize lavish weddings for their children, and potentially purchase a home.

Altaf Won’t Get The Entire Amount Of Rs 25 Crore
As per regulations, Kerala government lotteries can only be purchased by residents of the state. Altaf resides in Pandavpura, close to Mysuru in Karnataka, and always asks someone in Kerala to buy tickets on his behalf. This year, he requested a friend in Wayanad to purchase two tickets for the Kerala Thiruvonam bumper lottery at Rs 500 each.

Interestingly, he had considered gifting one of these tickets to a friend, but his wife dissuaded him, as shared by Altaf’s daughter to News18, noting that the very ticket he kept won him Rs 25 crore.

His 18-year-old daughter, Tanaz Fathima, aspires to become a doctor, according to the report.

Despite the significant win of Rs 25 crore, Altaf will not receive the entire amount. Tax deductions estimated at around Rs 12.11 crore, along with additional charges, will leave him with approximately Rs 12.88 crore.

In 2023, the Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery was shared among four joint winners from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu.

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