Panchkula: Security Guard Wins Rs 1.5 Crore in Punjab State Dear Lottery

March 10, 2026

Panchkula: A security guard in Mohali, Kapil Dev, has won a life-changing ₹1.5 crore in the Punjab State Dear Lottery. Kapil, who hails from Mouli village, Raipur Rani, Panchkula, Haryana, bought a ₹200 lottery ticket that brought him overnight fortune.

Humble Beginnings and Family Joy

Kapil Dev comes from a modest family, consisting of his wife and three children. His father is retired from the Punjab Agriculture Department, and Kapil works as a security guard to support the family. Despite his low salary, he hoped to change his life by trying his luck in the lottery.

His win has brought immense joy to the family, and friends and relatives are pouring in congratulations.

30th Crorepati from Lokesh Lottery Agency

The ticket was purchased from the Lokesh Lottery Agency in Zirakpur, Mohali. Agency operator Lokesh Kumar, also known as Lucky, revealed that Kapil Dev is the 30th person to become a millionaire from his agency, joining 29 previous winners.

Lottery Safety Advisory

The Punjab State Lottery Department has reminded the public that online lotteries are completely banned in Punjab.

Only purchase tickets from authorized sellers.

Tickets with photos or online copies are invalid.

The department never asks winners for online payments or taxes.

Anyone receiving suspicious messages or falling victim to fraud should file a complaint at the nearest police station immediately.