Vishwabharan to realize his longtime dream with Rs 12 cr prize money, he replies with smile to queries about philanthropy

ALAPPUZHA: Vishwabharan, the winner of this year's Vishu bumper lottery, said that he checked his ticket at night following news that the winner is from Alappuzha. Vishwambharan (76), a native of Alappuzha's Pazhaveedu, is a former CRPF officer. After retirement, he worked as a security guard in a bank. Vishwabharan told the media that he would use the prize money to build a house, which is his long-time dream.

To media queries about whether he would help with the money, he replied with a small smile that he would do small help.

Vishwambharan used to regularly buy lotteries. He has won a prize of Rs 5000 before this. He informed Thrikartika Agency in Alappuzha about his win on Thursday morning. Vishwambharan said that the lottery will be handed over to the bank immediately. Vishwambharan bought the ticket from Jaya, a retail seller in Pazhaveedu.

Jaya told the media on Wednesday that the first-prize-winning ticket was sold two days ago. The first prize was won by the ticket number VC 490987.