Indian expat wins Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, takes home Rs 45.8 Cr.
Abu Dhabi: In a life-changing turn of events, Prince Kolassery Sebastian, an Indian expatriate based in the UAE, won a whopping Dirham 20 million (approximately Rs 45.8 crore) in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw held on November 3, 2024. Sebastian, a facilities engineer from Kerala, purchased the lucky ticket number 197281 for draw number 268 on October 4.
Living in the UAE for the past eight years, Sebastian was left speechless when he received the news during a live phone interview. He plans to share his prize with nine individuals who contributed to the purchase of the ticket.
In addition to this monumental win, the Big Ticket continues to offer incredible prizes. Anyone purchasing tickets for the upcoming live draw on December 3 will have a chance to win 25 million Dirhams. Furthermore, daily giveaways of 24-carat gold bars are also part of the ongoing promotions.
These tickets for the Big Ticket draws can be purchased online or at Abu Dhabi International and Al Ain International Airports.
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Haveri: Man from Rajasthan arrested for issuing death threat to Salman Khan
Haveri (Karnataka), Nov 6: A 32-year-old man from Rajasthan, accused of threatening to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan, was apprehended here and handed over to Maharashtra Police on Wednesday, officials said.
The accused, identified as Bhikha Ram, also known as Vikram, is a resident of Jalore in Rajasthan.
"Based on information received from the Maharashtra ATS (Anti-Terrorism Squad), one person was apprehended in Haveri Town and handed over to them today," Haveri Superintendent of Police Anshu Kumar told PTI.
Police sources said the accused had been staying at various locations in Karnataka before moving to Haveri about a month and a half ago.
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He had been working at construction sites and was residing in a rented room in Gowdar Oni, they added.
A police source said, "The accused was watching a regional news channel when he suddenly called the Mumbai Police control room and issued a death threat to Salman Khan. He is a daily wage worker and claims to be a fan of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. This is his version, but his detailed interrogation and further investigation will be conducted by the Mumbai Police. Our team only secured him and handed him over to the Mumbai Police."
