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Inspirational service of a constable rescued 2 devotees who had fainted during the foot march to Tirumala on a forest route. Police constable, Sheikh Arshad carried the old woman on his back for almost six kilometres and ensured timely medical aid. 

Devotees walk barefoot to Tirumala Lord Balaji temple through a dense forest. Two devotees who were walking at different times fainted during their foot march. 

Nageawaramma,58-year-old woman, who had high blood pressure and an ankle weakened from surgery, lost consciousness while walking the 18-km-long steep pathway that leads to Andhra Pradesh's famous Tirumala Temple. Constable S-heikh Arshad rushed the woman on his back through the difficult terrain, taking a break every 3-4 minutes till he found a vehicle which took her to a nearby hospital.

Before that, Arshad carried another senior citizen named Nageswara Rao through the same forest road during the day time on Wednesday.

The policeman was appreciated widely, including by top Andhra Pradesh police officers, for his selfless service.