Chengannur: P Rajesh Kumar of Kalliassery Kizhakethil won the first prize of Rs 75 lakh in the Sthree Sakthi Lottery. He does not own a house and has borrowed around Rs 8.5 lakh. He can fulfil his dream of a house and settle the debts. 

The lucky ticket number SK958712 was taken from lottery agent Thampi who sells tickets at Kalliassery junction. News of a Kalliassery man winning lottery spread immediately but the people of the town did not know who was the lucky winner. Rajesh came to know that lady luck smiled on him only on Wednesday after checking the newspaper.

Rajesh Kumar is a collection agent in a private financial institution. Rajesh said he will not quit his job despite winning the fortune. His wife is CP Anitha and his children are Shivani and Sivananda.