THRISSUR: The first prize winners of the annual Onam bumper lottery were six employees of a jewellery shop. Interestingly, the third prize winner of this draw turned out to be 13 employees of another jewellery. Third prize of 10 lakhs was won by accounts staffs at Joy Alukkas head office in Thrissur. The winners hail from Thrissur, Angamaly, and Irinjalakuda. They have tried their luck before, but a big prize such as this is a first.

The ticket number TM160869 sold in Alappuzha won the first prize. The prize money of Rs 12 crores was unprecedented. After the agent’s commission and tax cut, the winner will get an amount of Rs 7.56 crores. The Rs 300 ticket began it sale on July 18.