KALPETTA: For the first time since 1993, Kerala has won the Santosh Trophy tournament at home. Rashid from Wayanad was a member of the team that lifted the trophy under the leadership of Captain Jijo Joseph at Malappuram yesterday.

Rashid, who arrived home for the festival after celebrating till dawn, was received by people, including MLA T Siddique. During the friendly conversation, Rashid told the MLA that his family did not own a house. Following this, the MLA assured Rashid that he would be given a house and land. Siddique himself announced this through his Facebook page.

'Have informed Rashid's family that they will be given land and a house. May Rashid, who inspired the young generations in Wayanad, conquer greater heights,' T Siddique wrote on Facebook.