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Punjab Man Wins ₹1.5 Crore Lottery a Day After Daughter Barkat’s Birth
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🗓 12 Nov 2026, 01:40 AM
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A resident of Punjab claimed a ₹1.5 crore prize in a state lottery just a day after his newborn daughter, Barkat, was born, saying the win came as a surprise to his wish for a boy.
A man from Punjab lifted the lid on a life‑changing win after his newborn daughter, Barkat, was born. The state lottery announced that he secured a prize of ₹1.5 crore, making headlines across the region.
The father, who preferred to remain unnamed, shared that the win arrived just a day after Barkat’s birth. He said, “We had hoped for a boy, but this blessing feels just as special.” The family expressed gratitude and said the money will help secure the child’s education and future.
Lottery officials confirmed the ticket was purchased a few weeks earlier and validated after the draw. The winner plans to invest a portion of the amount in his small business and set aside the rest for long‑term savings, while also supporting extended family members.
The father, who preferred to remain unnamed, shared that the win arrived just a day after Barkat’s birth. He said, “We had hoped for a boy, but this blessing feels just as special.” The family expressed gratitude and said the money will help secure the child’s education and future.
Lottery officials confirmed the ticket was purchased a few weeks earlier and validated after the draw. The winner plans to invest a portion of the amount in his small business and set aside the rest for long‑term savings, while also supporting extended family members.